H. RES. 1170 aims to prevent Members of the House of Representatives from bringing or displaying foreign flags on the floor during sessions. There are exceptions to this rule, allowing foreign flags to be worn as lapel pins or included in debate-related exhibits. The...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that people in the House of Representatives can't bring or show flags from other countries when they are inside the main meeting room, except as small pins or in special pictures they use when talking. The person in charge of keeping order, the Sergeant-at-Arms, makes sure everyone follows this rule.