U.S. & N.C. Flags/Made In USA
Plain English Summary
This bill requires state institutions and political subdivisions in North Carolina to purchase only U.S. and North Carolina flags that are 100% manufactured in the United States using domestically-grown or produced materials. The requirement applies to all purchases made with public funds beginning October 1, 2025.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill supports American manufacturing and keeps public spending within the U.S. economy. They contend that flags are patriotic symbols that should be made domestically, and that using public funds to buy foreign-made flags contradicts American values while boosting domestic businesses and jobs.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue the bill could increase costs for schools, municipalities, and state agencies since domestically-manufactured flags may be more expensive than imports, potentially straining already-tight budgets. They may also question whether such a narrow purchasing requirement creates unnecessary administrative complexity and whether the cost difference justifies the mandate for this specific product.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 1
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 25
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 44
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 64
Cosponsors (33)
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 99
Representative · District 110
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 41
Representative · District 8
Representative · District 47
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 14
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 94
Representative · District 4
Representative · District 45
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 27
Representative · District 59
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 26
Representative · District 68
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 30
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 74
Representative · District 97
Representative · District 31
Representative · District 79
Representative · District 32
Representative · District 2
Representative · District 101
Representative · District 113
Representative · District 34
Representative · District 9
Representative · District 73
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown