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H.R. 2978 (101st)

Flag Protection Act of 1989

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Introduced

24 July 1989

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Became Public Law No: 101-131.

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10 August 2026

Summary

Flag Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Federal criminal code to eliminate knowingly casting contempt on the U.S. flag as an element of desecration of the flag. Provides for the expedited review by the Supreme Court of constitutional issues arising under this Act.

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