H.R. 2546 would ensure that the right of an individual to display the Service flag on residential property not be abridged.
Detailed Summary
Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act of 2009 - 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 a Service 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.
(A Service Flag, also known as a "blue star banner," is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense [DOD] for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities.)
States that nothing in this Act shall be considered to permit any display or use inconsistent with: (1) any DOD regulations regarding rules or customs pertaining to the proper display or use of the Service 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.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Visitor Comments
jesseg46
(logged in user) May 25, 2009, 6:38pm (report abuse)On H.R. 2546, displaying the US Flag on residential property... isn't this why we have Flag Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July... I'm a Veteran of 7.5 years in the Navy and I honestly feel that if you own your property, then you can post a flag pole and fly what you desire within reason. But this idea, of my flag is better (larger) than your flag is too extreme. If you are a property owner, then you need to respect yourself and your neighbors and quietly brag about your career, your family's career, your children's career inside your home or your personal dress.
I love my career: the historical ships I sailed on, the finest fighter squadron in the air and some of the best leaders of men I have ever known..., but I display this glory in my heart and only wear a 'flag' shirt on those special holidays... we should keep it this way.