# 2026-12436: Uncle Sam to Punish Flag Disrespecters in 2026

2026-12436, Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2026, is a Federal Register presidential document from Executive Office of the President published 2026-06-18, effective 2026-06-14 (as of 2026-06-25).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12436
- As of: 2026-06-25
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12436
- Title: Flag Day and National Flag Week, 2026
- Type: Presidential Document
- Agencies: Executive Office of the President
- Citation: 91 FR 36961
- Published: 2026-06-18
- Effective: 2026-06-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-25

## In one line

Uncle Sam to Punish Flag Disrespecters in 2026

## Summary

In 2026, the President proudly proclaims Flag Day on June 14 and National Flag Week to honor the American flag’s 250 years as a powerful symbol of freedom and unity. This celebration reminds everyone—citizens and visitors alike—to respect and protect the flag, with new rules in place to hold accountable those who disrespect it. No new costs or deadlines, just a bold call to keep Old Glory flying high!

## Effects PRIA read

- Immigration Status Revoked for Desecration: cost, high. The proclamation repeats that the Government authorized revoking visas, lawful residency, and U.S. naturalization for foreign nationals who desecrate the American flag. It references an Executive Order signed "last year" that enforces accountability for desecration tied to violence and lawlessness.

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## Sources
- [2026-12436 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/18/2026-12436/flag-day-and-national-flag-week-2026)
- [2026-12436 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-18/pdf/2026-12436.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12436 (as of 2026-06-25).