Burns' Bill Advocates for American-Made Flags in State Facilities

State Representative Frank Burns has introduced bipartisan legislation mandating that all American flags purchased and displayed by the Commonwealth be manufactured entirely in the United States.

 

House Bill 2003 seeks to bolster domestic manufacturing jobs and sustain local economies by ensuring that the nation's symbol reflects core American principles such as freedom, justice, fair labor, and quality craftsmanship.

 

"This is common-sense legislation," Burns stated. "I'm proud that my bill has already earned the support of co-sponsors from both parties because American flags should be made in America. It's really as simple as that."

 

Burns' initiative aligns with a broader movement to prioritize American-made products in government procurement. Notably, the All-American Flag Act, signed into law on July 30, 2024, requires that U.S. flags purchased by the federal government be produced entirely with American-made materials and manufactured within the United States.

 

In Pennsylvania, the Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 784 in October 2025, mandating that both U.S. and Pennsylvania flags procured by the Commonwealth be made entirely in the U.S. using American materials. Each flag must also carry a label reading "Made in America."

 

Burns' legislative efforts are part of his ongoing commitment to support American workers. He is also the author of the "American Made Jobs Plan," a legislative package designed to reduce the economy's reliance on foreign manufacturing and reverse decades of unfair trade policies.

 

One of the bills within this package, House Bill 1018, passed the House in June with strong bipartisan support. It requires all construction projects receiving state funding or tax incentives, including those by private entities, to use American-made steel. The bill is currently pending in the Senate.

 

"I'm always looking for ways to bring back good-paying, family-sustaining jobs," Burns said. "American workers are up to the task, and they need our help to level the playing field and prevent unfair competition."

 

As House Bill 2003 progresses through the legislative process, it underscores a growing bipartisan effort to support domestic manufacturing and promote American-made products within state procurement practices.

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