Republican Montana Senator Steve Daines on Wednesday reintroduced a constitutional amendment to ban the burning of the American flag.

The Daily Caller was the first to obtain a copy of the bill Danes introduced on Flag Day. Danes commemorated Flag Day on the U.S. Senate floor in 2018, highlighting a constitutional amendment to ban the burning of the American flag. He did this in the 115th, 116th and 117th Congresses.

“When we woke up today, we woke up in the greatest country on earth,” Danes told Kohler before introducing the bill. (Related: Exclusive: Sen. Cruz, Rep. Stefanik Submit Bill to Require American Flags Displayed on Federal Land to Be 100% Made in the U.S.)

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“The American flag represents the light of hope and freedom. This freedom was built on the sacrifices of the brave men and women who brought their colors into battle to defend the United States of America. We must protect the sanctity of,” added Danes. (Related: Exclusive: Senator Danes introduces bill to ban federal government from working with corporations against 2nd Amendment)

Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz and New York Rep. Elise Stefanik introduced legislation Wednesday in both houses of Congress that would require the American flag displayed on federal property to be 100% made in the United States.