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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
American Flags
Should be American-Made
As we celebrated Independence Day last week, Americans took time to
honor and celebrate our great nation. One way we can continue to
express our patriotism is to support American workers and businesses.
That’s why I introduced the All-American Flag Act, which requires
American flags bought by the federal government to be produced entirely
with American-made materials. Right now, the federal government is
required to purchase flags made from only a minimum of 50 percent
American-made materials.
There’s no reason why the American flag, the very symbol of our nation
and the men and women who have bravely served in the armed forces,
can’t be made right here at home. With Ohio companies proudly producing
the American flag, taxpayer funds shouldn’t be used to purchase flags
from other countries. It’s easy to buy an American flag made in Ohio.
RS Sewing, Inc., in Canton, is the nation’s largest supplier of
American-made stick flags, and Annin Flagmakers has a manufacturing
plant in Coshocton.
This holiday, and every day, an American flag, made by American workers
with American-made materials is the right way to honor our veterans and
support our manufacturers.
Last week, the All-American Flag Act came one step closer to becoming
law when it passed through committee. Now, I urge both the Senate and
the House to pass this bill and support future “Buy America” provisions
to ensure that American taxpayer dollars benefit American workers and
businesses.
Sincerely,
Sherrod Brown
U.S. Senator
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