HR 342119th CongressIn Committee

Honor Inauguration Day Act

Introduced: Jan 13, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Honor Inauguration Day Act would require that on every presidential Inauguration Day the flag of the United States be flown at its highest peak, overriding any other laws that might otherwise govern flag display. The bill codifies a ceremonial standard intended to symbolize the enduring will of the people and the solemnity of the inauguration. It applies specifically to inauguration day and would supersede other legal provisions in order to ensure the flag is displayed at the highest possible point for the ceremony. The findings accompanying the bill emphasize patriotism, history, and celebration of the democratic process.

Key Points

1Short title: This bill may be cited as the “Honor Inauguration Day Act.”
2Mandatory display at highest peak: On each presidential Inauguration Day, the U.S. flag must be flown at its highest peak, regardless of other laws.
3Supersedes other laws: The requirement includes a “Notwithstanding any other provision of law” clause, giving it precedence over conflicting statutes or rules about flag display on inauguration day.
4Purpose and symbolism: The findings describe the inauguration as a celebration of the people’s will and position the flag display as a central symbolic act of national ceremony.
5Scope and duration: The provision applies specifically to every presidential Inauguration Day, with no additional provisions about other days or events.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: Federal government operations at inauguration sites (e.g., U.S. Capitol grounds, White House complex, National Mall sites, and related federal properties involved in inauguration ceremonies). This includes logistics, flagpole equipment, and ceremony planning.Secondary group/area affected: Flag display practices more broadly (including federal agencies and contractors involved in flag installation/maintenance), the U.S. flag industry (manufacturers and suppliers of tall flagpoles and flags), and security/ceremonial personnel responsible for inauguration events.Additional impacts: Potential logistical and budget considerations to ensure an available flagpole reaches the “highest peak” at each site, possible tension with existing flag display guidelines or practices, and a heightened emphasis on ceremonial symbolism during inauguration planning. The bill does not specify penalties or enforcement mechanisms.

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