Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.

2/4/2025, 4:54 PM

This resolution expresses support for recognizing a Day of Tears and lowering flags to half-staff to honor unborn lives lost to abortion.

Bill 118 HRES 52, also known as the Memorializing the Unborn Act, proposes to lower the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year in remembrance of unborn children who have lost their lives. The bill aims to bring attention to the issue of abortion and honor the lives that have been lost due to the practice.

The bill does not specify any specific actions or events that should take place on this day, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the lives of unborn children. The date of January 22nd holds significance as it marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States.

Supporters of the bill argue that lowering the flag to half-staff is a way to acknowledge the humanity of unborn children and bring attention to the impact of abortion on society. Critics, however, argue that the bill is politically motivated and could be seen as a divisive statement on a controversial issue. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 52 seeks to memorialize the unborn and spark conversation about the ethics and implications of abortion in the United States. It is now up to Congress to debate and decide on the passage of this legislation.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 52

Introduced on
2023-01-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/24/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses support for recognizing a Day of Tears and lowering flags to half-staff to honor unborn lives lost to abortion.

Bill 118 HRES 52, also known as the Memorializing the Unborn Act, proposes to lower the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year in remembrance of unborn children who have lost their lives. The bill aims to bring attention to the issue of abortion and honor the lives that have been lost due to the practice.

The bill does not specify any specific actions or events that should take place on this day, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the lives of unborn children. The date of January 22nd holds significance as it marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States.

Supporters of the bill argue that lowering the flag to half-staff is a way to acknowledge the humanity of unborn children and bring attention to the impact of abortion on society. Critics, however, argue that the bill is politically motivated and could be seen as a divisive statement on a controversial issue. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 52 seeks to memorialize the unborn and spark conversation about the ethics and implications of abortion in the United States. It is now up to Congress to debate and decide on the passage of this legislation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedMemorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.

Policy Areas
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact
Abortion•
Commemorative events and holidays•
National symbols

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/1/2023

This resolution expresses support for recognizing a Day of Tears and lowering flags to half-staff to honor unborn lives lost to abortion.


Latest Action1/24/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.