Should All U.S. Flags Bought by the Federal Government be Made in America? (H.R. 113)
Do you support or oppose this bill?
What is H.R. 113?
(Updated April 7, 2021)
This bill — the All-American Flag Act — would require U.S. flags acquired for use by the federal government to be manufactured entirely in the U.S. from articles, materials, or supplies grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. This requirement wouldn’t apply if: 1) articles, materials, or supplies to be used aren’t grown, produced, or manufactured in the U.S. in sufficient quantity and reasonably available commercial quantities aren’t of a satisfactory quality; or 2) the president determines a waiver is necessary to comply with a trade agreement.
Argument in favor
All American flags bought by the federal government should be made entirely in the U.S. unless there aren’t adequate materials domestically or the requirement would result in violating a trade agreement.
Argument opposed
The federal government should look to conserve taxpayer dollars, even if that means buying American flags made overseas because they’re lower cost.
Impact
U.S. makers or suppliers of American flags; foreign makers or suppliers of American flags; taxpayers; and the federal government.
Cost of H.R. 113
A CBO cost estimate is unavailable.
Additional Info
In-Depth: Sponsoring Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) reintroduced this bill from the 115h Congress to require the federal government to only buy U.S. flags made entirely in America:
“When a veteran expressed his concern to me about American flags made overseas, I worked across the aisle to require the Defense Department to buy American-made flags. I hear time and again that our veterans are disappointed that tax dollars are buying American flags in countries like China. As we head into this Fourth of July weekend, I’m proud to honor our veterans by introducing this bipartisan bill to ensure all American flags purchased with federal tax dollars are made here in America.”
This bill's 116th Congress reintroduction has 18 cosponsors, including 17 Democrats and one Republican. In the 115th Congress, this legislation passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on a voice vote and had the support of 36 bipartisan cosponsors, including 32 Democrats and four Republicans.
Media:
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Sponsoring Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL) Press Release (115th Congress)
Summary by Eric Revell
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