A bill to designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System, to express the sense of the Senate that the Pride flag should be on display at the Stonewall National Monument in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
A bill to designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System, to express the sense of the Senate that the Pride flag should be on display at the Stonewall National Monument in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Plain Language Summary
# Summary of S 3911 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would officially allow the Pride flag (the rainbow flag representing LGBTQ+ communities) to be displayed at National Park System locations. It also expresses the Senate's view that the Pride flag should specifically be displayed at Stonewall National Monument in New York, which commemorates the 1969 Stonewall uprising—a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ rights history. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill would primarily affect the National Park Service and the sites it manages. Currently, federal rules limit which flags can be flown at national parks.
This legislation would expand those rules to include the Pride flag as an authorized option. The bill specifically calls attention to Stonewall National Monument, suggesting it's an especially appropriate location for this flag given its historical significance to LGBTQ+ communities. **Current Status** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.