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Allowing US Flag Half-Staff Honor for Death of DC Mayor.

This bill amends the US Flag Code to include the Mayor of the District of Columbia among officials whose death requires the national flag to be flown at half-staff. This change is purely ceremonial, granting the D.C. Mayor the same posthumous honor as state Governors regarding flag protocol. It does not affect citizens' rights, finances, or daily obligations.
Key points
The US flag must now be lowered to half-staff upon the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
This change formalizes the recognition of the D.C. Mayor's status alongside State Governors in flag mourning procedures.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8694
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2024-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 4, United States Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8694.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US flag must now be lowered to half-staff upon the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
  • This change formalizes the recognition of the D.C. Mayor's status alongside State Governors in flag mourning procedures.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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