Burns’ American-made flag bill advances in House
Bipartisan legislation unanimously clears House State Government Committee
Rep. Frank Burns March 24, 2026 | 4:21 PM
HARRISBURG, March 24 — A bipartisan bill sponsored by state Rep. Frank Burns that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the commonwealth to be made in America cleared a key legislative hurdle today.
House Bill 2003 advanced out of the House State Government Committee on a unanimous vote and now heads to the full House.
Burns, D-Cambria, sponsored the bill to support domestic manufacturing jobs over foreign jobs and to ensure that every flag flown at a state facility represents American principles such as fair labor, freedom, and quality workmanship.
“I understand this bill isn't going to move capital markets, but it is common sense. Sometimes you have to put common sense into law," Burns said.
_________________________________________________________________
“Sometimes you have to put common sense into law.” – Rep. Burns
_________________________________________________________________
Here is what Burns’ Republican colleagues had to say about Burns’ bill:
“I actually like this legislation….”
“We don’t honor our state and country enough….”
“I commend you for this legislation….”
“One of the very few bills I’m wholeheartedly behind….”
“Thank you for putting forth this legislation and actually doing something good for Pennsylvania.”
House Bill 2003 is one of several bills Burns has introduced to support American workers. He is also the sponsor of the “American Made Jobs Plan,” a legislative package designed to end the economy’s heavy reliance on China and other countries and to reverse decades of unfair trade policies.
One of those bills, H.B. 1018, passed the House last year with strong bipartisan support and is currently pending in the Senate. It would benefit U.S. workers by requiring all construction work receiving state funding or tax incentives, including projects by private entities, to use American-made steel.
###