Protect American Jobs. Ensure Transparency. Defend the U.S. Flag.

Imported flags—many deceptively labeled or marketed as "American"—are flooding online marketplaces, undercutting American businesses, and misleading consumers. More than 100,000 unlabeled U.S. flags, valued at $1.5 million, are made in China and sold every month on Amazon. Some of these foreign-made flags are even displayed in government buildings and on military bases.

The Make American Flags in America Act (H.R. 1421 in the House; S. 900 in the Senate) closes loopholes and strengthens protections for American flag manufacturing by:

  • Requiring the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to study country-of-origin labeling for U.S. flags and report on their findings, the first step towards transparency for consumers. 

  • Ensuring all American flags purchased with taxpayer dollars or displayed on federal buildings are 100% U.S.-made, regardless of purchase size.

  • Protecting American jobs and domestic manufacturers from unfair foreign competition.

This bipartisan legislation is supported by key industry organizations, including:

Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced H.R. 1421 on February 18, 2025 with a bipartisan group of co-sponsors, and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Senate version, S. 900, on March 6, 2025.

Why this matters

"This is a no-brainer: American flags should be made in America. Our flag is a symbol of democracy, power, and glory. The best way to honor these principles is to make sure our nation’s economy and American manufacturers benefit from it."

— Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY)

“The American flag represents so much—our nation’s history, and our future to come. It’s right that our flags be manufactured here in America.”

— Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH)

"The U.S. flag industry is a key part of the broader American textile industry, supporting thousands of companies and 500,000 U.S. jobs. Yet, unfair trade practices—such as China dumping falsely labeled flags on the U.S. market—undermine our vital industry. Ensuring that American flags purchased by the U.S. government are fully sourced domestically is critical to stabilizing our industry and protecting American jobs."

— Kim Glas, President & CEO, National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)

"There is bipartisan agreement that American flags should be produced in America using American materials, but loopholes in existing laws still allow Chinese manufacturers to sell flags, including through fraudulently-branded websites. This bill would close those loopholes. Congress should take it up and expeditiously pass it.”

– Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)

We need your help!

We urge flag dealers, business owners, and consumers to take action:

✅ Contact your Representative and Senators and ask them to support the bill. 

✅ Use our pre-drafted letter to send a message directly to Congress. 

✅ Share this page to spread awareness and rally support.

Thank you for helping us protect American jobs, improve consumer transparency, and uphold the integrity of our nation’s flag.

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