HRES 56 — Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.

Summary

This resolution expresses the House's support for recognizing January 22 as a "Day of Tears" in honor of the unborn and encourages Americans to lower the United States flag to half-staff on that date each year. The resolution references the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion and the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning it. It also encourages legislators to enact laws affirming the sanctity of life and ensuring comprehensive abortion data reporting.

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Sponsor (1)

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] (R-GA)

14 cosponsors

Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4] (R-AL)
Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] (R-AZ)
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO)
Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK)
Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL)
Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] (R-IA)
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI)
Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1] (R-MS)
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL)
Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC)
Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] (R-TN)
Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] (R-TX)
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R-NY)
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX)

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Andrew S. Clyde’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

ADV. DIGITAL CABLE $14,390
SAULSBURY INDUSTRIES $9,900
MAPLARGE $8,000
MAR-JAC POULTRY $7,000
SOMETHING SPECIAL LLC $6,600

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Actions (2)

Jan 22, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · house
Jan 22, 2025 Submitted in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 22, 2025

Mr. Clyde (for himself, Mr. Feenstra, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Kelly of Mississippi, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Self, Mr. Biggs of Arizona, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mr. Grothman, Ms. Boebert, Mr. Brecheen, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Ogles, Mr. Donalds, and Mr. Norman) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

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

Whereas, on January 22, 1973, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that abortion was a right secured by the Constitution of the United States; Whereas, on June 24, 2022, the majority of the members of the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), to affirm that the Constitution of the United States does not confer a right to abortion; and Whereas, since January 22, 1973, more than 62,000,000 unborn children have perished: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) supports the recognition of the Day of Tears in the United States;

(2) encourages the people of the United States to lower their flags to half-staff to mourn and honor the innocents who have lost their lives to abortion; and

(3) encourages legislators to enact laws that affirm the sanctity of life and ensure robust reporting data on abortions is conducted. <all>

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