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

House Resolution

H.Res. 56

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda T. Sánchez

Representative

Democratic

CA-38

Cosponsors

14

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary

This resolution calls for lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff on January 22nd each year to commemorate a Day of Tears honoring unborn lives lost to abortion. January 22nd marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision on abortion rights.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution calls for lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff on January 22nd each year to commemorate a Day of Tears honoring unborn lives lost to abortion. January 22nd marks the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision on abortion rights.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Proposes lowering flags on January 22nd annually
Designates a Day of Tears for unborn lives
Marks anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision
Non-binding sense of the House resolution
Expresses anti-abortion sentiment through symbolism

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would create an annual symbolic observance for those opposed to abortion. It reflects ongoing debates about abortion policy. As a resolution, it does not have the force of law but expresses House sentiment on the issue.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Subjects

Abortion

Commemorative events and holidays

National symbols

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

56, 119th Congress (2025). "Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-56