Flags

This page will provide you with information on how to order a United States Flag through my Washington office.

There is no limit on the number of flags you may order. Flags can be purchased in multiple sizes. All flags are sold at cost and take approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery, depending on the availability of inventory.

If you choose to, you may have the flag flown over the Capitol Building. All flags flown over the Capitol are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. Flags may be flown for a particular person, event, or organization, and may be flown on a specific date. If multiple flags are requested to be flown, they will all be flown on the same date and shipped at the same time. If you need flags flown on different dates, you must submit separate order requests for each separate date to fly the flags.

Here's an example of what a certificate accompanying the flag might say:
This flag was flown for John Smith in recognition of his retirement from teaching after 40 years of dedicated service.

As we do not accept credit card payments, we need all flag requests to be sent by mail with a check. Please use the order form to specify the flags and certificate information you want, then print the resulting order request for mailing.

If you would like to learn more about our flag, the proper way to fly it, instructions for folding the flag, the words for the pledge of allegiance, or how to dispose of unserviceable flags, the American Legion web site has an informative section on the U.S. flag.

To proceed to the order form, please first fill in who is purchasing the flag, and where the order will be sent.

Checks for payment of all flag orders should be in the exact amount and made out to: Jim Himes Office Supply Account

Mail your flag request form and check to:

Office of Rep. Jim Himes
119 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515

*Please allow at least 6 weeks for processing.

* indicates information that you need to provide.

Purchaser's Information

Purchaser's name: *

Street Address: *

Address, line 2:

City: *

State: *

Zip: *

E-mail Address: *

Phone Number: (for questions regarding your order)

Ship to Information

The next address is where the order will be sent. This information must be filled in. To copy the purchaser's information into the fields below, click the following checkbox:

Ship To Name: *

Street Address: *

Address, line 2:

City: *

State: *

Zip: *

Email: *

Phone Number: (for questions regarding delivery problems)

Flag Selection

Size	Material	Quantity Flown Over the Capitol	Quantity NOT Flown Over the Capitol
3'x5'	Nylon	@ $13.05	@ $9.00
3'x5'	Cotton	@ $13.30	@ $9.25
4'x6'	Nylon	@ $17.55	@ $13.50
5'x8'	Nylon	@ $22.05	@ $18.00
5'x8'	Cotton	@ $24.05	@ $20.00

If you choose to have your flag flown over the United States Capitol, please complete the following information for the certificate. If you have multiple flags to fly, they must all be flown on the same date. If you have multiple flags to fly on the same date, and you would like different names and/or occasions to appear on each certificate, please leave the name and occasion information below blank, and use a separate document to enclose that information.

Care of the Flag

Most outdoor flags can be washed in mild detergent and thoroughly rinsed. Indoor and parade flags should be dry-cleaned. Damaged flags can be repaired and utilized as long as the overall dimensions are not noticeably altered. American Legion Posts and local governments often have facilities to dispose of unserviceable flags. Store your flag in a clean, well ventilated area.

Additional Information

Flag will be presented to (name as it should appear on the certificate):

Special Occasion:

Requested date for flag to be flown: (MM/DD/YYYY) *

Please submit your request at least six weeks ahead of your desired date.

Clicking on "Calculate Prices" will calculate shipping costs and the total amount due, and will show the results in the order request page that can be printed for mailing.