Senator Marshall Honors American Flag by Introducing One Flag for All Act

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today led his colleagues in introducing the One Flag for All Act. This legislation prohibits any flag other than the American flag from being flown, draped, or displayed on federal buildings, with certain exceptions. 

Senator Marshall’s legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Mississippi), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming), and Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi). U.S. Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-Tennessee-1) led the House companion of this bill. 

The One Flag for All Act was first introduced by Senator Marshall in 2023 following the Biden Administration’s breach of U.S. Flag Code by centering a Pride flag between two American flags on the White House. This bill would ensure that such denigration never happens again. It would expand and codify President Trump’s “One Flag Policy,” barring U.S. outposts at home and abroad from flying any other flag than the Stars and Stripes.

“Never again should a flag that promotes radical gender ideology be flown, draped, or displayed outside the White House or any other federal building,” said Senator Marshall. “The American flag is our nation’s symbol and should be the primary flag proudly flown over government property. I’m proud to introduce legislation to honor Old Glory and ensure rogue politicians and bureaucrats never deface our sacred symbol again.”

“Too many brave men and women have given their lives for what our American flag represents—liberty, justice, democracy, and freedom,” said Senator Hyde-Smith. “Those are principles that should stand above any ideological or social movement of the day. It’s a shame that legislation like this is even needed, but it is to ensure the dominance of the United States flag.”

“Around the globe, the American flag is seen as a symbol of freedom and liberty,” said Senator Lummis. “I’m proud to join Senator Marshall in ensuring that the U.S. flag is always the preeminent public symbol of our country.”

“Old Glory is the most recognized symbol of strength, freedom, and prosperity in the entire world. American soldiers did not raise our flag at Iwo Jima for it to be disgraced decades later by radical ideologies,” said Representative Harshbarger. “Our flag represents every single American and should never be disgraced on federal public properties by not being the primary flag flown. This legislation accomplishes just that.”

This legislation exempts the following flags from being flown at covered public buildings:

·         National League of Families POW/MIA flag

·         Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag

·         Flags representing a visiting diplomat’s or representative’s nation

·         Member of Congress’ State flags

·         Flags representing a unit or branch of the Armed Forces

·         Flags representing religious organizations or churches in limited circumstances

·         Flags representing Indian Tribes

·         Flags representing the State, territory, county, city, or local jurisdiction in which the building is located

·         Flags representing federal agencies

·         Flags commemorating a specific national observance, including the 9/11 memorial flag and the Remembrance Day flag

·         Flags of historical significance, including the Besty Ross flag, the Gadsden flag, and the Bennington flag