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Honoring the Unborn: US Flag at Half-Staff on January 22nd.

The US Senate proposes recognizing January 22nd as the Day of Tears to memorialize unborn children. Citizens are encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff on this day as a symbolic gesture of mourning and honor.
Key points
Designation of January 22nd as the Day of Tears in the United States.
Encouragement for citizens to lower the US flag to half-staff on this day.
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Print number: 117_SRES_494
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2022-01-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_494.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Designation of January 22nd as the Day of Tears in the United States.
  • Encouragement for citizens to lower the US flag to half-staff on this day.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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