Pride flags can no longer be flown at U.S. embassies. The ban was part of the $1.2 trillion spending package signed by President Biden on Saturday.
“The bipartisan funding bill I just signed keeps the government open, invests in the American people, and strengthens our economy and national security,” Biden said in a press release.
“This agreement represents a compromise, which means neither side got everything it wanted.
” The Republican-led text in the 1,012-page package states, “None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended to fly or display a flag over a facility of the United States Department of State.
” The flying of pride flags at U.S. embassies has been debated between Democrats and Republicans for years. They were first flown at U.S. embassies during President Obama’s administration, according to Forbes, prior to being banned by the Trump administration in 2019.
” The White House said it would seek a way to repeal the ban, according to CBS News.
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