What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 58.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres58/BILLS-117hres58ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 58

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Establishing Day of Tears: US Flag lowered on January 22nd to memorialize the unborn.

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Establishment of January 22nd as the symbolic "Day of Tears" to memorialize the unborn. Encouragement for citizens to lower the US flag to half-staff on this day as an act of mourning and honor. The resolution is symbolic and imposes no new legal or financial obligations on citizens.

This resolution calls on the House of Representatives to recognize January 22nd each year as the "Day of Tears." On this day, citizens would be encouraged to lower the United States flag to half-staff to mourn and honor the unborn children who have lost their lives due to abortion since the 1973 Supreme Court ruling. The resolution is symbolic and does not introduce new legal obligations or financial changes for citizens, but establishes a new annual national commemoration.

Key points

Establishment of January 22nd as the symbolic "Day of Tears" to memorialize the unborn.

Encouragement for citizens to lower the US flag to half-staff on this day as an act of mourning and honor.

The resolution is symbolic and imposes no new legal or financial obligations on citizens.

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Additional Information

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

Print number: HRES 58

Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]

Process start date: 2021-01-21

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