Below you will find references to federal law related to the United States flag. The Flag Code states that it is “for the use of such civilian groups or organizations as may not be required to conform with regulations promulgated by one or more executive departments” of the federal government. Because the code does not include penalties or enforcement provisions, it is commonly described as voluntary guidelines for citizens who want to display the flag in a respectful manner.

You may find the resources listed in the United States Flag Resources box on this page helpful in understanding the code.