Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (2026-03-05)
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What this bill does
This resolution is a formal statement by the House of Representatives honoring the late civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson. It urges the President to issue a proclamation lowering U.S. flags to half-staff in his memory. As a House resolution, it expresses the chamber's position and does not create law or legally require any action.
Who it affects
It is primarily symbolic and would most directly affect how the nation publicly commemorates Rev. Jesse Jackson, including federal flag displays if the President acts on the request.
Key points
- The resolution memorializes Rev. Jesse Jackson and recounts his civil rights and political career.
- It urges, but does not order, the President to issue a proclamation lowering flags to half-staff.
- It is a House resolution, which is a formal expression of opinion and does not carry the force of law.
- The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and has not been voted on.
- It lists a large number of House members as sponsors and cosponsors.
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Voting yes means backing an official House statement honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson and calling on the President to lower U.S. flags to half-staff in his memory.
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