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

H.Res. 56 is a non-binding resolution that would express support for recognizing a Day of Tears and lowering the United States flag to half-staff on January 22 each year. The resolution aims to honor what supporters view as unborn lives lost to abortion. As a non-binding resolution, this measure does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature if passed.

If enacted, the practical effect would be symbolic rather than legally binding. The resolution would encourage or express congressional support for the annual flag-lowering practice on January 22, but would not mandate it as federal policy. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been referred to committee in January 2025, and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.