Flag Freedom Bill Approved By U.S. House
I guess this bill was created because some homeowners associations and apartment owners were holding back people's freedoms.
You may note that in the last line, Pennsylvanians have enjoyed a state bill for some time.
I guess the American Flag does earn some respect, despite still not being protected by members of the "98 IQ club" who from time to time set it ablaze.
Senate Approves Congressman Bartlett Freedom to Display the Flag Bill – First American Values Agenda of House Republicans on Track to be signed into Law by President Bush
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Roscoe Bartlett applauded the unanimous approval by the Senate last night of his bill, “The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005” (H.R. 42). It will ensure the right of an individual to display the flag of the United States at their home. The House approved it on June 17. The President is expected to sign it. Congressman Bartlett’s flag legislation is the first of ten on the American Values Agenda announced by the House Congressional leadership that will become law. Passage of the bill was also supported by Jewish War Veterans of the USA, American Veterans (AMVETS), Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), the American Legion, and the National Independent Flag Dealer’s Association.
“It’s very exciting to know that Americans will soon be free to fly the flag at their homes,” said Congressman Bartlett. “I was alarmed to learn from my constituent Hugh Warner, who is a flag dealer, that some homeowners associations and condos all over the country prevent Americans from flying the American flag. It’s hard to see how flying an American flag could depreciate the value of a condo. That’s why I introduced this bill. H.R. 42 will guarantee Americans the freedom to display the American flag at their homes.”
U.S. House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) said: "Every American should retain the right to display the American flag, the very symbol of freedom upon which our nation was founded. Rep. Bartlett should be commended for his leadership on this issue and his work to help preserve the core values of this great country."
“This is what America is all about,” said Lori Watson, President of the National Independent Flag Dealer’s Association. The right thing has been done by those who represent us in the Congress. We thank Congressman Bartlett for making this a priority for our American citizens and for his role in getting this done. We’re thrilled that President Bush will be signing this into law. We are proud to be able to sell this great American symbol every day. We are the only Association committed in our bylaws that the United States flags we sell are manufactured in the United States with all U.S.-made components. Each one of us in every state has had customers affected by not being able to fly their flags at their condos. I’ve had WWII veterans in tears, calling me and begging us for years for our help so that they can fly the American flag. This is just great news.”
The bill states, “A condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent a member of the association from displaying the flag of the United States on residential property within the association with respect to which such member has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use.” The bill specifically permits “any reasonable restriction pertaining to the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag of the United States necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association.”
Eleven States had previously passed similar laws: AZ, AR, CO, IL, MD, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OH, PA.
You may note that in the last line, Pennsylvanians have enjoyed a state bill for some time.
I guess the American Flag does earn some respect, despite still not being protected by members of the "98 IQ club" who from time to time set it ablaze.
Senate Approves Congressman Bartlett Freedom to Display the Flag Bill – First American Values Agenda of House Republicans on Track to be signed into Law by President Bush
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Roscoe Bartlett applauded the unanimous approval by the Senate last night of his bill, “The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005” (H.R. 42). It will ensure the right of an individual to display the flag of the United States at their home. The House approved it on June 17. The President is expected to sign it. Congressman Bartlett’s flag legislation is the first of ten on the American Values Agenda announced by the House Congressional leadership that will become law. Passage of the bill was also supported by Jewish War Veterans of the USA, American Veterans (AMVETS), Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), The Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), the American Legion, and the National Independent Flag Dealer’s Association.
“It’s very exciting to know that Americans will soon be free to fly the flag at their homes,” said Congressman Bartlett. “I was alarmed to learn from my constituent Hugh Warner, who is a flag dealer, that some homeowners associations and condos all over the country prevent Americans from flying the American flag. It’s hard to see how flying an American flag could depreciate the value of a condo. That’s why I introduced this bill. H.R. 42 will guarantee Americans the freedom to display the American flag at their homes.”
U.S. House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) said: "Every American should retain the right to display the American flag, the very symbol of freedom upon which our nation was founded. Rep. Bartlett should be commended for his leadership on this issue and his work to help preserve the core values of this great country."
“This is what America is all about,” said Lori Watson, President of the National Independent Flag Dealer’s Association. The right thing has been done by those who represent us in the Congress. We thank Congressman Bartlett for making this a priority for our American citizens and for his role in getting this done. We’re thrilled that President Bush will be signing this into law. We are proud to be able to sell this great American symbol every day. We are the only Association committed in our bylaws that the United States flags we sell are manufactured in the United States with all U.S.-made components. Each one of us in every state has had customers affected by not being able to fly their flags at their condos. I’ve had WWII veterans in tears, calling me and begging us for years for our help so that they can fly the American flag. This is just great news.”
The bill states, “A condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent a member of the association from displaying the flag of the United States on residential property within the association with respect to which such member has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use.” The bill specifically permits “any reasonable restriction pertaining to the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag of the United States necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association.”
Eleven States had previously passed similar laws: AZ, AR, CO, IL, MD, MN, NV, NJ, NY, OH, PA.
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