To amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the proper display of the flag over a one-way street.

H.R. 2897 is a proposal to update the United States Flag Code regarding how the American flag is displayed over public roadways. Specifically, the bill establishes that when a flag is hung vertically over the center of a one-way street, it should be positioned so that the union (the blue field of stars) is to the left of drivers traveling in the direction of traffic.

For the average citizen, this bill serves as a technical clarification for local governments, civic organizations, or individuals responsible for hanging flags during holidays or parades. By providing a specific rule for one-way streets, the legislation aims to ensure uniform etiquette and respect for the flag in modern traffic configurations not explicitly covered by original flag protocols.