HB701

Amending the act of March 4, 1970 (P.L.128, No.49), entitled "An act granting to the Governor of the Commonwealth the sole authority for regulating the display of the flag of the United States from any public ground or building and from any ground or building of certain other institutions," further providing for display of flag.

Introduced·2/24/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB701 mandates that all U.S. flags displayed on public grounds or buildings be manufactured in the United States.

Pennsylvania HB701 amends the 1970 law that grants the Governor sole authority over the display of the U.S. flag on public and certain other institution grounds or buildings. The bill adds a requirement that all such flags must be manufactured in the United States. This change aims to ensure that the flags displayed under the Governor's authority are made domestically. The act will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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History

Feb 24, 2025

House

Referred to State Government