Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States flag flown over the United States Capitol should be lowered to half-mast one day each month in honor of the brave men and women from the United States who have lost their lives in military conflicts.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (2 Oct 2008): Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 61, expresses the sentiment of Congress regarding the U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Specifically, it proposes that the flag be flown at half-mast one day each month. The purpose of this action would be to honor Americans who have died in U.S. military conflicts.
The resolution is intended to affect how the U.S. flag is displayed at the Capitol as a tribute. It is a concurrent resolution, meaning it is passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, but it does not become a law that mandates action. Instead, it conveys a message from Congress.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007, the bill was referred to the Committee on House Administration. The latest action recorded was its referral to the Committee on Rules and Administration in October 2008. As a concurrent resolution expressing a sentiment, if passed by both chambers, it would signify Congress's desire, but it would not legally require the flag to be lowered.
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Timeline
2 Oct 2008
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 61 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 61, expresses the sentiment of Congress regarding the U.S. flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. Specifically, it proposes that the flag be flown at half-mast one day each month. The purpose of this action would be to honor Americans who have died in U.S. military conflicts. The resolution is intended to affect how the U.S. flag is displayed at the Capitol as a tribute. It is a concurrent resolution, meaning it is passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, but it does not become a law that mandates action. Instead, it conveys a message from Congress. Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2007, the bill was referred to the Committee on House Administration. The latest action recorded was its referral to the Committee on Rules and Administration in October 2008. As a concurrent resolution expressing a sentiment, if passed by both chambers, it would signify Congress's desire, but it would not legally require the flag to be lowered.
- Has H.Con.Res. 61 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 61. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 61?
- H.Con.Res. 61 was sponsored by Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4] (D-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 61?
- Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (2 Oct 2008).
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