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§1881b Regulations and Procedures

Title 2 › Chapter 28— ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL › Subchapter V— CAPITOL-FLOWN FLAGS FOR FAMILIES OF FALLEN HEROES › § 1881b

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

Within 30 days after May 16, 2016, the Architect of the Capitol must create rules to carry out this part, including steps, forms, guidelines, and certificates for asking for a flag flown over the Capitol. The rules only take effect once the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate approve them.

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Title 2, §1881b

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(a)Not later than 30 days after May 16, 2016, the Architect of the Capitol shall issue regulations for carrying out this subchapter, including regulations to establish procedures (including any appropriate forms, guidelines, and accompanying certificates) for requesting a Capitol-flown flag.
(b)The regulations issued under subsection (a) shall take effect upon approval by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.

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Citation

2 U.S.C. § 1881b

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Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

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