United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1188 — All-American Flag Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

All-American Flag Act - Requires any flags of the United States acquired for use by the federal government to be entirely manufactured in the United States, from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States. Allows the head of an executive agency to waive such requirement if its application would cause unreasonable costs or delays or would adversely affect a U.S. company. Requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act. Requires this Act to be applied in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  2. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Received in the House.

  4. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  5. S.AMDT.587 Amendment SA 587 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  6. S.AMDT.587 Amendment SA 587 proposed by Senator Brown OH. (consideration: CR S4969-4970; text: CR S4969-4970)In the nature of a substitute.

  7. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4968-4970)

  8. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  10. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3773)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1188 do?
All-American Flag Act - Requires any flags of the United States acquired for use by the federal government to be entirely manufactured in the United States, from articles, materials, or supplies entirely grown, produced, or manufactured in the United States. Allows the head of an executive agency to waive such requirement if its application would cause unreasonable costs or delays or would adversely affect a U.S. company. Requires the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation to implement this Act. Requires this Act to be applied in a manner consistent with U.S. obligations under international agreements.
Who sponsors S 1188?
S 1188 is sponsored by Sherrod Brown (D).
What is the current status of S 1188?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1188?
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