Support the Make American Flags in America Act
Protect American jobs, ensure transparency, and defend the U.S. flag.
Tell Congress to protect American flag manufacturing and close the loopholes that allow deceptive imports
Imported flags—many deceptively labeled or marketed as "American"—are flooding online marketplaces, undercutting American businesses, and misleading consumers. More than 100,000 unlabeled U.S. flags, valued at $1.5 million, are made in China and sold every month on Amazon. Some of these foreign-made flags are even displayed in government buildings and on military bases.
The Make American Flags in America Act (H.R. 1421¹ in the House; S. 900² in the Senate) closes loopholes and strengthens protections for American flag manufacturing by:
Requiring the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study country-of-origin labeling for U.S. flags and report on their findings; the first step towards transparency for consumers.
Ensuring all American flags purchased with taxpayer dollars or displayed on federal buildings are 100% U.S.-made, regardless of purchase size.
Protecting American jobs and domestic manufacturers from unfair foreign competition.
¹ Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced H.R. 1421 on February 18, 2025 with a bipartisan group of co-sponsors
² Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Senate version, S. 900, on March 6, 2025
This bipartisan legislation is supported by key industry organizations, including:
Why this matters
“This is a no-brainer: American flags should be made in America. Our flag is a symbol of democracy, power, and glory. The best way to honor these principles is to make sure our nation’s economy and American manufacturers benefit from it.”
“The American flag represents so much—our nation’s history, and our future to come. It’s right that our flags be manufactured here in America.”
“The U.S. flag industry is a key part of the broader American textile industry, supporting thousands of companies and 500,000 U.S. jobs. Ensuring American flags purchased by the U.S. government are fully sourced domestically is critical to protecting American jobs.”
“There is bipartisan agreement that American flags should be produced in America using American materials, but loopholes still allow Chinese manufacturers to sell flags. This bill would close those loopholes.”
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Who should care?
Flag dealers & retailers
U.S. manufacturers
Schools & municipalities
Consumers who want transparency
How you can help protect American-made flags:
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Additional resources
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📄 H.R 1421 House Bill
H.R 1421 would strengthen federal requirements to ensure that U.S. flags purchased with taxpayer dollars or displayed on federal property are fully made in the United States and clearly labeled for country of origin.
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🏛️ S.900 Senate Bill
S. 900 would close loopholes in existing law by reinforcing domestic manufacturing requirements for U.S. flags and improving transparency to prevent deceptively marketed foreign-made flags from entering the U.S. market.
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📌 NIFDA Policy Positions
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NIFDA Thanks the Cosponsors of S.900
Current as of December 2025
View cosponsors of S.900
| Cosponsor | Date Cosponsored |
|---|---|
| Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] | 03/06/2025 |
| Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] | 03/06/2025 |
| Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] | 03/06/2025 |
| Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] | 06/11/2025 |
| Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] | 06/16/2025 |
| Sen. Moody, Ashley [R-FL] | 07/31/2025 |
| Sen. Moreno, Bernie [R-OH] | 11/03/2025 |
| Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA] | 12/18/2025 |
NIFDA Thanks the Cosponsors of H.R. 1421
Current as of December 2025
View cosponsors of H.R. 1421