Make American Flags in America Act of 2025
SB 900, the “Make American Flags in America Act of 2025,” would require certain U.S. flags used by the federal government to be made entirely in the United States. The bill defines “made in the United States” as 100 percent manufactured domestically from materials that are also 100 percent produced or manufactured in the United States. It applies to flags displayed on federal property and to flags purchased with federal funds by federal agencies, including executive agencies, military departments, legislative and judicial branch entities, the District of Columbia government, and government-controlled corporations.
The bill phases in the new requirements on different timelines: procurement rules would take effect 90 days after enactment, while the display requirement would apply two years after enactment. It also directs the Federal Trade Commission to study the current country-of-origin labeling enforcement scheme for U.S. flags, including how many penalties have been imposed and whether repeat violations are occurring, and to report recommendations to Congress within one year. The bill expressly states that it must be applied consistently with U.S. international obligations and does not apply to private actors.
If enacted, SB 900 would amend title 4 of the U.S. Code by adding a new section governing federal display and procurement of flags, and it would make a conforming change to the table of contents for that title. Its practical effect would be to restrict federal agencies to domestically made flags and potentially increase demand for U.S.-manufactured flag products, while leaving private purchases and displays untouched.
The available context shows no recorded committee debate or votes, so there is no documented partisan or stakeholder sentiment in the provided materials. Based on the bill’s framing and sponsorship, it appears to be a patriotic “Buy American” measure focused on federal procurement and domestic manufacturing. The main points of potential contention are the strict 100 percent domestic-content standard, possible cost or supply implications for agencies, and whether the requirement could conflict with trade or procurement obligations, though the bill attempts to address the latter by referencing international agreements.
SB 900 would add a new federal statutory requirement in title 4 of the U.S. Code barring federal agencies from displaying or purchasing U.S. flags unless the flags are made entirely in the United States. It would affect federal procurement practices across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as the District of Columbia government and government-controlled corporations, while expressly excluding private actors. The bill also directs the FTC to study enforcement of country-of-origin labeling for flags and report to Congress, potentially informing future changes to consumer labeling or enforcement policy.
No committee transcript or vote record is provided, so there is no direct evidence of support or opposition in the available materials. The bill’s title and sponsors suggest a generally favorable, patriotic, domestic-manufacturing sentiment, with the measure likely intended to appeal to “Buy American” priorities. Any opposition would likely center on implementation costs, sourcing constraints, and trade-compliance concerns rather than the symbolic goal of using U.S.-made flags.
The main likely points of contention are the bill’s very strict definition of “made in the United States,” which requires 100 percent domestic manufacture and domestic inputs, and whether that standard is practical or unnecessarily restrictive for federal agencies. Another possible issue is cost, since domestically produced flags may be more expensive or harder to source in sufficient quantities. There may also be concern about consistency with international trade or procurement commitments, although the bill includes a clause directing that it be applied consistently with U.S. international agreements. No specific objections or supporters are documented in the provided committee materials.