December 1, 2025
Mr. Torres of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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.
Section 1. Coast Guard policy on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may not issue any 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
issued on November 20, 2025 (COMDTINST 12750.4).