Flag Bill H.R. 4137

The Make American Flags In America Act   

The National Independent Flag Dealers Association is excited to announce that New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has introduced Flag Legislation, H.R. 4137 (previously H.R. 8290), "The Make American Flags in America Act."

This Bill states that any American Flags displayed on taxpayer-funded Federal property must be Made in the U.S.A. Any American Flags purchased by the Federal Government must be Made in the U.S.A.

Additionally, H.R. 4137 includes a section requiring the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) to conduct a study on Country-Of-Origin Labeling for American Flags, and prepare a report to be completed within one year after the date of the enactment of this Act. The Chair of the FTC will be expected to submit this report to the Committee on Energy & Commerce of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation of the Senate. The report will include: Results of the study, any recommendations to improve the enforcement for country-of-origin labeling of American Flags and the deterrent effect of such enforcement.

To help promote #MakeAmericanFlagsinAmericaAct, one of our members, Saratoga Flag, created an inspirational video. Click to view, share, and inspire others to support this important legislation.


πŸ”— Click here to read Congresswoman Stefanik's Press Release on H.R. 4137 (released on Flag Day, June 14, 2023)

πŸ”— The New Bill # in Congress is H.R. 4137; You can log-in to Congress.gov and set-up your account to send you automatic email updates for this bill.

πŸ”— PDF of New Bill H.R. 4137

πŸ”— Click here to read Congresswoman Stefanik's Press Release on H.R. 8290

πŸ”— Review Bill H.R. 8290

πŸ”— Download the NIFDA Flyer: How To Help


TAKE ACTION

CALL YOUR LOCAL MEMBER OF CONGRESS TODAY…

Ask them to Support H.R. 4137

1. CLICK HERE to find your representative.

2. CLICK HERE to download a sample letter to send to congress.

3. Then share the Bill’s links & news on all your social media channels.

4. Include #MakeAmericanFlagsInAmericaAct on all your social media posts & shares.


Several small businesses across America, including in Upstate New York and the North Country, share their American pride by making and selling flags. I am proud to support their important work and ensure American flags used by the Federal government are completely made in the U.S.A!
— Congresswoman Elise Stefanik

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