Day of Tears Flag Resolution

Summary#

This House resolution supports recognizing the Day of Tears on January 22 each year. It encourages people to lower flags to half-staff to mourn and honor those lost to abortion. It also encourages lawmakers to pass laws affirming the sanctity of life and to ensure abortion reporting data is collected. The resolution has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

What it means for you#

The resolution encourages people to lower their flags on January 22; it does not require them to do so.

Expenses#

No publicly available information.

Proponents' View#

The resolution states that lowering flags would mourn and honor those lost to abortion and that the Day of Tears should be recognized. It also calls for laws affirming the sanctity of life and better abortion reporting data.

Opponents' View#

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