WASHINGTON – In what he calls a “commonsense step in putting American manufacturing first,” U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt is cosponsoring legislation that would require U.S. flags purchased by the government be American made.
Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) are cosponsors of the “American-made Flag Act” which calls for all United States flags purchased by the federal government to be entirely manufactured in the U.S. from domestic materials.
“The American flag is more than just a symbol — it represents our nation’s values, history, and the sacrifices made by those who have fought to defend our freedoms,” said Aderholt. “It is only right that the flags flown over our federal buildings, military bases, and other government institutions be made right here in the United States, using American materials and American labor.”
Currently, federal agencies are not required to purchase 100% American-made U.S. flags, allowing foreign-manufactured flags to be used. The “American-made Flag Act” closes this loophole by ensuring that taxpayer dollars support American businesses and workers.
“This legislation is a commonsense step in putting American manufacturing first,” Aderholt said. “We have the ability and the resources to produce our own flags without relying on imports, and we should be doing everything we can to support American workers and industries.”
Aderholt’s support for this bill aligns with his commitment to ensuring that American jobs, products, and values remain at the heart of U.S. government procurement practices.
The bill has gained growing bipartisan support and is under review in the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
