Summary
Democrats have proposed a new bill to allow the Pride flag to be displayed at national parks, including the Stonewall National Monument. This follows actions by the Trump administration to remove the flag from Stonewall, an important site in LGBTQ+ history. The legislation aims to officially protect the Pride flag from being removed in the future.
Key Facts
- A new bill in Congress wants to protect the Pride flag at national parks.
- The Stonewall National Monument is a key site in LGBTQ+ history.
- President Trump’s administration removed the Pride flag from Stonewall.
- Representative Dan Goldman introduced the bill; Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand support it.
- The bill, named H.R. 7659, was introduced on February 24.
- It is currently under review by the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- The U.S. Department of the Interior recently clarified policies on which flags can be displayed at national parks.
- Only U.S. flags, agency flags, and the POW/MIA flag are generally allowed at national parks, with some exceptions.
