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PLEDGE Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 5147 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
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Senate
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Jul 28, 2026

What it does

The PLEDGE Act would require public elementary and secondary schools in the District of Columbia to display the U.S. flag in every classroom during school hours, play the national anthem with students and civilians standing at attention, and recite the Pledge of Allegiance daily at the start of the school day with students standing and placing their right hand over their heart. While students may opt out of reciting the Pledge with a parent’s written request, schools must inform students of this right and prohibit any disruptive behavior during the recitation. The bill also mandates reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jul 28, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jul 28, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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Work with this bill

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