What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is SRES 494.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-20.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sres494/BILLS-117sres494is.htm

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

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

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Analysis and Potential Impact of SRES 494

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

Q: 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.

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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Additional Information

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

Print number: SRES 494

Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]

Process start date: 2022-01-20

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

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