Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) introduced the American Flag Production Act of 2020 on June 26, 2020. The bill, H.R. 7395, would require flags of the United States to be made in the USA. Rep. Scott Tipton (R-Colo.) joined as a cosponsor.
What the bill would do
- Federal purchases: Agencies could not use funds to buy a USA flag unless it was 100% made in the USA from materials 100% produced or manufactured in the USA.
- Individual purchases: Anyone who buys a USA flag that does not meet that standard would face a $1,000 fine under federal criminal law.
- Timing: Both rules would take effect 90 days after enactment.
The bill was referred to the House Oversight and Reform Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.
WZTV reported that a 2018 Senate bill would have barred agencies from buying flags that were not made in the USA, but it did not pass. Tennessee law already requires USA and state flags bought under state contracts to be made in the USA.
FAQ
What is the bill number?
H.R. 7395 in the 116th Congress.
What standard would flags have to meet?
100% made in the USA from materials 100% produced or manufactured in the USA.
What penalty would individuals face?
A $1,000 fine for buying a flag that does not meet the standard.
Source & credit
Source: Bill text, H.R. 7395 (introduced June 26, 2020): GovInfo.
Also: WZTV, June 29, 2020: “Lawmaker wants Old Glory to be made in the US”.