Summary
A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives proposes flying U.S. flags at half-staff on specific lunar-based dates each spring. The bill, introduced by Representative Andrew Ogles, aims to add this requirement to federal law. The bill is currently at the early stages of the legislative process.
Key Facts
- The bill is called H.R. 8150.
- It was introduced by Republican Representative Andrew Ogles from Tennessee.
- The bill suggests flying flags at half-staff on the first Friday and Saturday after the full moon following the spring equinox each year.
- This proposal would amend Title 4 of the United States Code, which deals with flag display.
- The purpose of the new observance dates is not explained in the bill.
- The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on March 27.
- It has not yet had a hearing, markup, or vote in the committee.
- No similar legislation has been introduced in the Senate yet.
