American Assistance Visibility Act
Sponsored By: Representative Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]
In Committee
Summary
This bill would require the United States flag to be the only visual-branding element on most U.S. foreign assistance. It creates rules, narrow exceptions, and a safety waiver so the Secretary of State can set size, placement, and when co-branding is allowed.
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- Recipients: Aid items and public outreach would carry the U.S. flag, covering buildings, vehicles, food, medical supplies, signs, websites, and social media.
- Implementing partners: NGOs and contractors would generally need to make the U.S. flag the most prominent brand. Co-branding would be allowed only when an international agreement requires it, to identify partners, or on other case-by-case bases the Secretary of State approves.
- U.S. government operations: The Secretary of State would have to issue regulations specifying minimum flag size, color accuracy, placement, and other display rules. The Secretary could waive requirements to protect staff or beneficiaries in high-risk locations.
- Scope and timing: The rule would apply to foreign assistance provided after enactment and defines covered items and outreach for the law.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
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U.S. flag on foreign aid
This bill would require the U.S. flag to be clearly displayed and generally be the only visible brand on U.S. foreign assistance. It would cover buildings, equipment, vehicles, project signs, food, medical supplies, banners, websites, social media posts, and other outreach materials. The Secretary of State would have to write rules on minimum flag size, color accuracy, placement, and other display standards. Co-branding would be allowed case-by-case for required international agreements or to identify implementing partners if the U.S. flag remains most prominent. The Secretary could waive the rule when needed to protect the safety or security of staff or beneficiaries in high-risk locations. The rule would apply to assistance provided after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]
IN • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 3/3/2026
Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
IN • R
Sponsored 3/3/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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