A resolution memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

This resolution expresses support for recognizing January 22 of each year as the Day of Tears and lowering flags to half-staff to honor unborn lives lost to abortion.

Bill 118 SRES 10, also known as the resolution memorializing the unborn, proposes lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year. This date holds significance as it marks the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which legalized abortion in the United States.

The resolution aims to honor and remember the lives of unborn children who have been lost to abortion. By lowering the flag to half-staff on this day, supporters of the resolution hope to bring attention to the issue of abortion and advocate for the rights of the unborn.

While the resolution does not propose any specific policy changes or regulations regarding abortion, it serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the lives lost and spark conversation about the controversial topic. If passed, this resolution would require the flag to be lowered to half-staff on January 22nd each year, serving as a reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding abortion rights in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 10

Introduced on
2023-01-23

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/23/2023

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 January 22 of each year as the Day of Tears and lowering flags to half-staff to honor unborn lives lost to abortion.

Bill 118 SRES 10, also known as the resolution memorializing the unborn, proposes lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year. This date holds significance as it marks the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which legalized abortion in the United States.

The resolution aims to honor and remember the lives of unborn children who have been lost to abortion. By lowering the flag to half-staff on this day, supporters of the resolution hope to bring attention to the issue of abortion and advocate for the rights of the unborn.

While the resolution does not propose any specific policy changes or regulations regarding abortion, it serves as a symbolic gesture to recognize the lives lost and spark conversation about the controversial topic. If passed, this resolution would require the flag to be lowered to half-staff on January 22nd each year, serving as a reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding abortion rights in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd 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 January 22 of each year as the Day of Tears and lowering flags to half-staff to honor unborn lives lost to abortion.


Latest Action1/23/2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S57)