To prohibit the Commandant of the Coast Guard from issuing guidance that is less restrictive on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags than the memorandum titled "Coast Guard Policy and Lawful Order Prohibiting Divisive or Hate Symbols and Flags", and for other purposes.
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- Latest action
- Feb 2, 2026
What it does
The bill would prohibit the Commandant of the Coast Guard from issuing any guidance that is less restrictive than the existing memorandum titled "Coast Guard Policy and Lawful Order Prohibiting Divisive or Hate Symbols and Flags" (COMDTINST 12750.4), issued on November 20, 2025. This means the Commandant cannot weaken current prohibitions on divisive or hate symbols and flags within the Coast Guard. The bill affects Coast Guard personnel and operations by locking in the current policy standard, ensuring future guidance cannot be more permissive regarding such symbols. It applies specifically to the Commandant’s authority to issue guidance on this matter.
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