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H.R. 42 · 109th Congress

Flag Display on Residential Property bill

Law · 109-243 · Jul 24, 2006
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Became law without a recorded vote. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted.

13 cosponsors · 1 D, 12 R
  1. House Introduced Jan 4, 2005
  2. House Passed Jun 27, 2006
  3. Senate Passed Jul 17, 2006
  4. President To the President Jul 19, 2006
  5. President Signed Jul 24, 2006
  6. Law Jul 24, 2006

Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 - States that a condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent an association member from displaying the U.S.

What it does: CRS summary · Public Law · Jul 24, 2006

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 - States that a condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association may not adopt or enforce any policy, or enter into any agreement, that would restrict or prevent an association member from displaying the U.S. flag on residential property within the association with respect to which such member has a separate ownership interest or a right to exclusive possession or use.

States that nothing in this Act shall be considered to permit any display or use that is inconsistent with: (1) federal law or any rule or custom pertaining to the proper display or use of the flag; or (2) any reasonable restriction pertaining to the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium, cooperative, or residential real estate management association.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005

Latest action (Jul 24, 2006): Became Public Law No: 109-243.

Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 4, 2005

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  1. House Introduced Jan 4, 2005
  2. House Passed Jun 27, 2006
  3. Senate Passed Jul 17, 2006
  4. President To the President Jul 19, 2006
  5. President Signed Jul 24, 2006
  6. Law Jul 24, 2006

No recorded floor vote found.