Rep. Cole Supports Legislation Allowing Americans to Fly American Flag on Private Property

Washington, D.C. --In preparation for the celebration of America’s independence on the 4th of July, Representative Tom Cole supported the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act (H.R. 42) that passed by a voice vote today in the House. This legislation would ensure the right of an individual to display the flag of the United States on residential property.

“I was alarmed to learn that some homeowners associations and condos prevent Americans from flying the American flag at their home. This legislation gives back this freedom so that every American can make the independent choice to honor our country by displaying the American flag in front of their homes,” Rep. Cole said.

The bill states, “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 a member of the association from displaying the flag of the United States 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.”

The bill specifically permits “any reasonable restriction pertaining to the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag of the United States necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association.”

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