Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005
The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 (Pub.L. 109–243, 120 Stat. 572, enacted July 24, 2006) is an Act of Congress that prohibits condominium associations and real estate management organizations from restricting homeowners from displaying the flag of the United States on their property.
| Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 | |
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| United States Congress | |
Long title
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| Citation | 120 Stat. 572 |
| Passed | 4 January 2005 |
| Enacted | 24 July 2006 |
| Bill citation | P.L. 109-243 |
The flag of the United States
Legislative history
The bill was introduced into the 109th Congress on January 4, 2005.[1] It was sponsored by Roscoe Bartlett and 13 other members of the House of Representatives.[1]
- June 27, 2006: The bill was passed in the House of Representatives by voice vote.[1]
- July 17, 2006: The bill passed by unanimous consent in the Senate.[1]
- July 24, 2006: President George W. Bush signed the bill into law.[1]
References
- "H.R. 42 (109th): Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005". GovTrack. Retrieved 27 May 2010.
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