President Bush, left, shakes hands with U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., right, after signing of H.R. 42, Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005 in the Oval Office of White House, Monday, July 24, 2006 in Washington. The bill would bar condominium and homeowner associations from restricting how the American flag can be displayed.
(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Bush frees up flag displays
WASHINGTON --President Bush on Monday signed a bill that would bar condominium and homeowner associations from restricting how the American flag can be displayed.
Sponsored by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., the resolution would prohibit those groups from preventing residents from displaying an American flag on their own property.
It was passed unanimously by both the House and the Senate.
"Americans have long flown our flag as an expression of their appreciation for our freedoms and their pride in our nation," Bush said in a statement. "As our brave men and women continue to fight to protect our country overseas, Congress has passed an important measure to protect our citizens right to express their patriotism here at home without burdensome restrictions.
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The bill is H.R. 42
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