Flags flown over the U.S. Capitol

As your Senator, I can arrange for a U.S. flag to be flown at your request over the Capitol building for special occasions such as retirements and anniversaries.

To order a flag please write (below) or call the Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-2823.

Fees below cover the cost of flying the flag, certification of the flag, and shipping. Make checks out to 'Keeper of the Stationery', and specify:

  1. Size, material, and quantity of flag(s)
  2. Name of the person or organization of whom the flag is to fly in honor
  3. Occasion
  4. Date the flag shold be flown
  5. Where to send the flag

Due to mail delays we ask that you please allow 8 weeks to receive your flag order. If you want your flag to be flown on a specific date, please send your request at least 4 weeks prior to that date to allow for receipt and processing of your order.

Size & MaterialPrice
3 x 5 nylon$17.05
3 x 5 cotton$17.30
5 x 8 nylon$26.05
5 x 8 cotton$28.05


Mail to:

Senator Chris Dodd
Attn: Flag Request
448 Russell Senate Building
Washington, D.C. 20510