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Biden Signs Bill Banning Pride Flags Over U.S. Embassies, White House Vows Repeal

The controversial provision has sparked a political divide, with the administration seeking ways to overturn the ban included in the $1.2 trillion spending package.

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A symbol of unity and inclusiveness adorns the front of the US Embassy in Berlin on June 28, 2023. In a tribute to the historic Stonewall uprising, which occurred 54 years ago at New York City's renowned Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street, the American flag intertwines with the Progress Pride flag, demonstrating support for the LGBTQI+ community. As these flags are proudly raised above the German capital by the United States Embassy, it serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing global fight for equality and acceptance.
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Overview

  • President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion spending package that includes a provision banning the flying of LGBTQ Pride flags over U.S. embassies.
  • The White House has vowed to work toward repealing the provision, arguing it was inappropriate to include such a policy in a bill essential for keeping the government open.
  • Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson reportedly used the ban to gain support for the bill, highlighting a divide between Democrats and Republicans on the issue.
  • The provision does not prevent the display of Pride flags elsewhere on embassy grounds or inside offices, according to the Biden administration.
  • The ban reverses a 2021 State Department authorization that allowed U.S. embassies to display LGBTQ+ pride flags.