Bills · HRES 56
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 56National symbolsCommemorative events and holidays
Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.
INTRO JAN 22· LAST ACTION JAN 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it represents a significant symbolic statement from a segment of the U.S. House of Representatives on a highly debated social issue. Even though it's not a legally binding law, resolutions can influence public discourse, shape political agendas, and provide a platform for members of Congress to express their views and encourage specific actions or observances.
If this resolution gains widespread support, it could lead to more individuals and organizations voluntarily observing January 22nd in the manner suggested, potentially deepening the public conversation around abortion. It also highlights a continued push from some federal lawmakers to influence state-level policy on abortion and data collection, reinforcing the ongoing debate about reproductive rights in the United States.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House of Representatives supports recognizing a "Day of Tears" in the United States.
This formalizes congressional sentiment for a national day of remembrance for unborn lives.
PROVISION 02
The resolution encourages people across the United States to lower their flags to half-staff annually on January 22nd to mourn and honor unborn lives lost to abortion.
It promotes a specific symbolic act of mourning related to abortion at the individual and community level.
PROVISION 03
The resolution encourages legislators to enact laws that affirm the sanctity of life and ensure comprehensive reporting data on abortions.
It uses the platform of the House to advocate for specific legislative outcomes at state and local levels concerning abortion policy and data collection.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 14
R· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
33
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 14 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 22
Submitted in House
JAN 22
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 56
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2025
Last actionJan 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025
House Res.HRES 56National symbolsCommemorative events and holidays
Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
14
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
