US Congress· H.R. 6346In committee

To prohibit the Commandant of the Coast Guard from issuing guidance that is less restrictive on prohibiting divisive or hate sy... in plain language

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1: Coast Guard policy on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags

This section would bar the Commandant of the Coast Guard from issuing any guidance on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags that is less restrictive than the Coast Guard memorandum titled "Coast Guard Policy and Lawful Order Prohibiting Divisive or Hate Symbols and Flags," issued November 20, 2025 (COMDTINST 12750.4). This limit would apply despite any other law that might otherwise let the Commandant issue looser guidance on the topic.

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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).

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