One Flag for All Act

Only U.S. flag on public buildings

This bill would bar displaying any flag other than the U.S. flag on covered public buildings. It would apply to exteriors and to interior areas fully open to the public, like entryways and hallways. "Covered public building" would include Senate and House buildings, buildings under the Architect of the Capitol, military installations, and U.S. embassies and consulates. The bill would use existing law to define the U.S. flag and military installations. The rule would apply notwithstanding other law except for twelve listed exceptions. Those exceptions would allow specific flags such as the National League of Families POW/MIA flag and the Hostage and Wrongful Detainee flag; a visiting diplomat's national flag; a State flag in a Member of Congress's office; military unit and branch flags; certain historical U.S. flags (for example, the Betsy Ross, Gadsden, and Bennington flags); public safety and commemorative flags (for example, 9/11 memorial, Veterans Day, Memorial Day); Federal agency flags; Indian Tribe flags; flags of the State, territory, county, city, or local jurisdiction where the building sits; and certain religious flags during military liturgies. If enacted, the prohibition would take effect upon enactment.