Honor Inauguration Day Act

Summary#

This bill would require that the United States flag be flown at its highest peak on each presidential Inauguration Day. The bill includes findings that say the Nation's electoral history and the people’s vote should be celebrated, and it says the flag should not be lowered on Inauguration Day.

What it means for you#

If enacted, the bill directs that on Inauguration Day the U.S. flag must be flown at its highest peak. The text does not specify which agencies or locations are responsible, so it applies generally to the requirement that the flag be flown at its highest peak on that day.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The bill’s findings state supporters believe the Nation’s electoral history and the expression of the people’s will should be commemorated and celebrated, and that flying the American flag at its highest peak on Inauguration Day is an appropriate way to do that.

Opponents' View#

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