H.R. 1082 (111th): Genuine American Flag Act

111th Congress, 2009–2010. Text as of Feb 13, 2009 (Introduced).

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HR 1082 IH

111th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1082

To prohibit the importation for sale of foreign-made flags of the United States of America.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

February 13, 2009

Mr. BOREN (for himself and Mr. JONES) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

A BILL

To prohibit the importation for sale of foreign-made flags of the United States of America.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

    This Act may be cited as the ‘Genuine American Flag Act’.

SEC. 2. IMPORTATION FOR SALE OF FOREIGN-MADE AMERICAN FLAGS PROHIBITED.

    Beginning 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, no flag of the United States of America (regardless of size and whether or not in compliance with the standard proportions prescribed by Executive order) that is the product or manufacture of any foreign country or instrumentality may be imported for sale into the United States.