Posts - Bill - HR 4287 Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act
house 07/02/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to strengthen the law by increasing penalties for using incendiary devices or burning the U.S. flag during federal crimes, aiming to better protect public safety and federal property. This legislation targets actions that escalate violence or intimidation tied to criminal offenses.
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HR 4287 - Enhanced Penalties for Criminal Flag Burners Act
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left-leaning 07/02/2025
Cracking down on flag burning in crime ignores the root causes and criminalizes protest instead of addressing pain.
moderate 07/02/2025
The line between crime and expression is thin; let’s sharpen it carefully, not light it on fire.
right-leaning 07/02/2025
Burn our flag while committing crimes, and you’ll burn months—or years—behind bars.
left-leaning 07/02/2025
More prison time for symbolic acts? Sounds like the government’s trying to silence unpopular voices, not keep us safe.
left-leaning 07/02/2025
Painting political dissent as arson won’t put out systemic fires—it just fans the flames of injustice.
moderate 07/02/2025
Tougher penalties for actual crimes make sense, but we can’t let symbolic protest get caught in the dragnet.
right-leaning 07/02/2025
This bill says loud and clear: disrespecting our flag in a federal felony isn’t a free ticket.
right-leaning 07/02/2025
Patriots protect the flag, criminals torch it—now the punishment matches the offense.
moderate 07/02/2025
Protect public safety, yes—just don’t torch free speech while you're at it.