Coast Guard Hate Symbols Prohibition Bill

Official: 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.

IntroducedDecember 1, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill makes sure that the Coast Guard cannot create rules that are easier on hate symbols than the current policy. It aims to maintain strict guidelines against divisive symbols within the Coast Guard.

If you are in the Coast Guard, you will continue to follow strict rules against hate symbols.

Affects: Coast Guard members and personnel are directly affected by this bill.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill stops the Commandant of the Coast Guard from making rules that are less strict about hate symbols. 2. It requires the Coast Guard to follow existing rules against divisive or hate symbols and flags. 3. The bill ensures that any new guidance must be as strict as the current policy from November 2025.

Who is affected?

Coast Guard members and personnel are directly affected by this bill.