Congresswoman Gloria Negrete McLeod

Representing the 35th District of California

Request an American Flag

Fly a Flag over the Capitol Building (Constituents Only)

Congresswoman Negrete McLeod is happy to inform you how to order a patriotic U.S. flag, which you may request to be flown over the U.S. Capitol. You may purchase flags in multiple sizes. There is no limit on the number of flags you may order. All flags are sold at cost and take approximately 4-6 weeks for delivery, depending on the availability of inventory. Your flag(s) will be delivered to the mailing address that you give below, within California's 35th Congressional district. If you are not a constituent of the 35th District, please contact your own Member of Congress, whom you can find here.

You may choose to have the flag flown over the Capitol Building, or delivered to you immediately without being flown. 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 you request multiple flags 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, please submit separate order requests for each separate date to fly the flags.

If you would like the flag mailed to you by a certain date (such as an Eagle Scout Court of Honor, parade, anniversary, event or party), please submit your request at least five weeks ahead of your desired date, accounting for your request to be mailed to the House office building, pass through Capitol postal security, be processed by the Capitol Flag Office, and finally reach your mailing address by USPS. Unfortunately, mailing dates within 5 weeks cannot be honored. (In the case of a funeral, please call my DC office at 202-225-6161.)

As we do not accept credit card payments, all flag requests must be mailed to us with a check. If you would like to order a U.S. flag from my office, please use this flag order form to calculate the price and shipping costs. You will have the option for printing the completed form for sending to the DC office with your check. You will also have the option to request the flags purchased to be flown over the Capitol.

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.