To amend title 4, United States Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

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Introduced on June 11, 2024 by Eleanor Holmes Norton

Legislation Details

  • Amends title 4 of the United States Code.
  • Allows the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff.
  • This provision applies specifically in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
  • Modifies existing language regarding who can authorize the flag to be flown at half-staff.
  • Includes the Mayor of the District of Columbia alongside other officials such as the President and state governors.

Last updated 8/21/2024