Allegiance Act Proposes U.S. Flag Only on Capitol Hill, Cuts Public Funds for Foreign Flags

Here's the deal on a piece of legislation called The Allegiance Act of 2025: it aims to do two specific things. First, it would prohibit flying or displaying any flag other than the official flag of the United States anywhere on the U.S. Capitol Grounds. Second, it stops Members of Congress—both Representatives and Senators—from dipping into their official funds to purchase flags representing other countries.

Capitol Aesthetics: A Stars and Stripes Focus

So, what does this mean on the ground? The most visible change would be on the U.S. Capitol Grounds itself. According to Section 2, only the U.S. flag could be displayed. This rule covers the area typically understood as the Capitol campus. While seemingly straightforward, it formalizes a specific approach to national symbolism in this highly visible public space, potentially impacting situations where foreign flags might currently be displayed, perhaps for visiting dignitaries or specific events (though the bill doesn't detail exceptions).

Pocket Change Politics: No More Public Funds for Foreign Flags

Beyond the visual display, the bill also tightens the purse strings, again in Section 2. It explicitly forbids using funds allocated to congressional offices for buying flags of other nations. While likely not a massive budget item for most offices, it sets a clear rule about how taxpayer dollars allocated for official duties can, or in this case, cannot be spent on symbols representing foreign countries. This primarily impacts how congressional members manage their office expenditures related to flags.