H.R. 6346: To prohibit the Commandant of the Coast Guard from issuing guidance that is less restrictive on prohibiting divisive or hate symbols and flags than the memorandum titled “Coast Guard Policy and Lawful Order Prohibiting Divisive or Hate Symbols and Flags”, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to establish restrictions on the guidance issued by the Commandant of the Coast Guard regarding divisive or hate symbols and flags. It specifically states that the Commandant cannot create any guidance that is less strict than an existing memorandum that was issued on November 20, 2025, titled “Coast Guard Policy and Lawful Order Prohibiting Divisive or Hate Symbols and Flags.”

Key Provisions

• The bill prohibits the Commandant from issuing any guidance that would allow for a less restrictive policy on divisive or hate symbols and flags.
• The reference point for the level of restriction is the memorandum issued on November 20, 2025, which is identified in the bill as COMDTINST 12750.4.
• The legislation aims to ensure that the Coast Guard maintains a consistent and strict policy regarding what symbols and flags are considered divisive or hateful.

Implications

The implications of this bill involve the operational policies of the Coast Guard and how they manage and regulate symbols and flags within their jurisdiction. It signifies a legislative intention to solidify the standards for what constitutes unacceptable symbols, thereby influencing how the Coast Guard implements these rules in practice.

Compliance and Enforcement

If this bill passes, the Coast Guard will be required to ensure that their guidelines align with this legislative directive. This might mean reviewing existing policies and ensuring that any changes or updates remain aligned with the stricter definitions provided in the specified memorandum.

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