Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1107

119th Congress

Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

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Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Beatty

D - OH

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This resolution honors civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson by directing that the American flag be flown at half-staff on federal buildings. The gesture recognizes Jackson's decades of advocacy for civil rights, voting rights, and economic justice in America. This type of memorial tribute is typically reserved for figures who have made significant contributions to the nation.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberHouse

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Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

This resolution honors civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson by directing that the American flag be flown at half-staff on federal buildings. The gesture recognizes Jackson's decades of advocacy for civil rights, voting rights, and economic justice in Ame

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This resolution honors civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson by directing that the American flag be flown at half-staff on federal buildings. The gesture recognizes Jackson's decades of advocacy for civil rights, voting rights, and economic justice in America. This type of memorial tribute is typically reserved for figures who have made significant contributions to the nation.

Bill Number: 1107
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Bill Number: 1107
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: This resolution honors civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson by directing that the American flag be flown at half-staff on federal buildings. The gesture recognizes Jackson's decades of advocacy for civil rights, voting rights, and economic justice in America. This type of memorial tribute is t

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution honors civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson by directing that the American flag be flown at half-staff on federal buildings. The gesture recognizes Jackson's decades of advocacy for civil rights, voting rights, and economic justice in America. This type of memorial tribute is typically reserved for figures who have made significant contributions to the nation.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff to memorialize Reverend Jesse Jackson, a prominent civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate
Recognizes Jackson's contributions to the civil rights movement, including his work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and founding of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Represents a symbolic Congressional tribute that would apply to federal buildings and facilities across the country
Currently has no cosponsors and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution has primarily symbolic rather than practical impact, serving as an official Congressional recognition of Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy in American civil rights history. If passed, it would result in flags being lowered at federal facilities for a designated period, providing a visible national moment of remembrance. The resolution affects all Americans by acknowledging a figure who shaped modern conversations about racial justice, political participation, and equal opportunity.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1107, 119th Congress (2026). "Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1107

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