You can purchase a US flag that
has flown over the United States Capitol building
in Washington, D.C., by ordering it from your US
Senator or US Representative. In fact, this is the
only way to purchase one of these flags. Certificate of authenticity.
You may request that your flag be flown on a
certain date such as a birthday or anniversary. A
certificate showing it was flown over the Capitol
accompanies each flag. If you mention in your
letter or on your request form that this flag is
for any specific occasion, that information will be
included on the certificate. If you are requesting
a specific date, please make your request at least
4 weeks prior to that date.
Fabric and size of flags.
All flags are made in the United States. The cotton
flags come in two sizes: 3x5 or 5x8.
The nylon flags come in the same size as the cotton
and one additional size: 4x6.
Prices. According to a
survey we recently conducted, the specific prices
vary from office to office. The prices include only
the costs of the flag itself, the certificate, and
shipping and handling. The payment must be a check
or money order made payable to the fund designated
by the specific Congressional office.
Order information.
Most web sites of Representatives
and Senators
have a page devoted to the process for ordering
flags from their offices. Check for a link to
"Constituent Services" or
"Services" for the ordering information
for that office. If you find that the web site does
not tell how to order a flag, please call the State
or field office of the member of Congress for the
information.
Additional questions.
If you need any additional information or
assistance about this issue or on other questions
about the Federal Governments agencies,
programs, and services, please call the National
Contact Center
toll-free at
1 (800) FED INFO.
It is
open for personal assistance from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m., eastern time, Monday through Friday, except
on Federal holidays.
Reviewed:
August 4, 2004
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