# 119-hr-465: Old Glory Only Act

119-hr-465, Old Glory Only Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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- As of: 2026-09-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-465
- Congress: 119
- Title: Old Glory Only Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4] (R-SC)
- Cosponsors: 34
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**Standardizes U.S. diplomatic posts to fly only the United States flag.** This bill would prohibit displaying any flag other than the United States flag at all U.S. diplomatic and consular posts worldwide.

## Cosponsors (34)

- Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4] (R-KY), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] (R-SC), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] (R-TN), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R-IL), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2025-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ), 2025-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] (R-GA), 2025-02-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] (R-TX), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (R-KY), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] (R-MT), 2025-02-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6] (R-AL), 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7] (R-NC), 2025-02-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] (R-WY), 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] (R-TX), 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] (R-NC), 2025-02-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] (R-TN), 2025-02-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Flood, Mike [R-NE-1] (R-NE), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] (R-IN), 2025-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4] (R-FL), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] (R-NJ), 2025-02-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] (R-KY), 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN), 2025-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7] (R-OH), 2025-11-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Only U.S. flag at embassies and consulates: mixed, low. If enacted, U.S. embassies and consulates would fly only the United States flag. No other flag could be flown over those posts. The Secretary of State would be required to enforce this rule. The bill lists no exceptions. It would take effect upon enactment and would not change your taxes or benefit…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act
- 119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-465 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/465)

## Related
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-38: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-38)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
- [119-hr-703: Main Street Tax Certainty Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-703)
- [119-hr-21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-21)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-465 (as of 2026-09-21).