H.R. 42 [109th]: Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 (GovTrack.us)

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H.R. 42:

Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005

109^th Congress

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To ensure that the right of an individual to display the flag of the United States on residential property not be abridged.

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Sponsor:

Rep. Roscoe Bartlett [R-MD6]show cosponsors (13)

Text:

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Status:

	Introduced	Jan 4, 2005
	Referred to Committee	View Committee Assignments
	Passed House	Jun 27, 2006
	Passed Senate	Jul 17, 2006
	Signed by President	Jul 24, 2006

This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.

Last Action:

Jul 24, 2006: Became Public Law No: 109-243.

Other Titles:

-- Flag Display on Residential Property bill

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Votes:

Jun 27, 2006: This bill passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote. A record of each representative's position was not kept.

Jul 17, 2006: This bill passed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. A record of each representative's position was not kept.

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