H.R. 9522
National Patriot Day Remembrance Flag Act
Sponsor: John J. McGuire III
1 cosponsor
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(a) In general. Chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
905. Freedom Flag
(a) In general. The Freedom Flag is designated as the national symbol of remembrance for September 11, 2001, and to support educational efforts of teaching future generations about the tragic events and many lives lost on such date, including programming through the 9/11 Memorial Museum and the Pentagon Memorial Foundation.
(b) Required display. The Freedom Flag shall be displayed each year on Patriot Day, from September 11 through the end of September at—
(1) the Capitol;
(2) the White House;
(3) each national cemetery;
(4) each major military installation, as designated by the Secretary of Defense;
(5) the building containing the official office of—
(A) the Secretary of State;
(B) the Secretary of Defense; and
(C) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and
(6) each United States Postal Service post office.
(c) Display visible to public. The Freedom Flag shall be displayed pursuant to subsection (b) in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public.
(d) Order of precedence. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Freedom Flag shall follow the POW/MIA Flag in any order of precedence.
(e) Flag materials. The disposal and retirement of the Freedom Flag shall comply with Veterans Affairs retirement and flag disposal practices.
(b) Clerical amendment. The analysis for chapter 9 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
905. Freedom Flag.