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Honor Inauguration Day Act

H.R. 342 · 119th Congress · Jan 13, 2025 · Lineage

A BILL

To require that the flag of the United States of America be flown at its highest peak on Inauguration Day.

Section 1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the “Honor Inauguration Day Act”.

Sec. 2 Findings

Congress finds the following:
(1)
The United States of America has a long and continual electoral history that serves as example and inspiration for other nations.
(2)
The United States of America has in the vote the ultimate expression of the will of the people.
(3)
The will of the people is to be celebrated.
(4)
To commemorate and celebrate the expression of the will of the people, on Inauguration Day the American flag should always be flown at its highest peak and should not be lowered.

Sec. 3 Requirement for United States flag on Inauguration Day

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the flag of the United States of America shall be flown at its highest peak on each presidential Inauguration Day.