S. 900: Make American Flags in America Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025, aims to ensure that certain flags of the United States are produced domestically. Here’s a breakdown of the key provisions:

Requirement for Flags to be Made in the U.S.

The bill stipulates that:

• A flag of the United States may not be displayed on federal property unless it is made in the United States.
• Federal agencies cannot use appropriated funds to procure a U.S. flag unless it is manufactured domestically.

Definitions

The bill outlines definitions that clarify key terms:

• Made in the United States: Refers to flags that are 100 percent manufactured in the U.S. with materials that are also 100 percent produced or manufactured in the U.S.
• Federal Agency: Includes various branches of government, such as executive agencies, military departments, and entities within the legislative and judicial branches.
• Federal Property: Refers to real estate owned, leased, or occupied by a federal agency.

Implementation Timeline

The bill specifies that:

• The requirement for the display of flags on federal property will take effect two years after the bill’s enactment.
• The procurement requirement for flags by federal agencies will take effect 90 days post-enactment.

Study on Country-of-Origin Labeling

The bill mandates a study by the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to:

• Assess the current enforcement scheme related to country-of-origin labeling for U.S. flags.
• Identify any fines or penalties for violations of this scheme.
• Determine the rate of repeat violations by entities previously found to have violated these regulations.

A report on the findings and recommendations from this study is to be submitted to specified Congressional committees within one year after the bill becomes law.

Exemptions

It is noted that the law will not apply to private individuals or organizations regarding the display or procurement of flags.

Relevant Companies

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