Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.

Bill Number

H.Res. 1107

Origin Chamber

House

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Status

Introduced

Latest Action

2026-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Last Updated

2026-06-04T08:08:31Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This resolution seeks to honor the memory of Rev. Jesse Jackson by requesting that the President direct the U.S. flag to be flown at half-staff as a national tribute.

Key Provisions

• The resolution includes several "whereas" statements outlining Jackson's birth in 1941 in Greenville, South Carolina, his early involvement with civil rights efforts alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., his leadership in groups like Operation Breadbasket and the founding of Operation PUSH and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, and his presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988.
• The main action is a resolved clause urging the President to issue a proclamation lowering flags to half-staff in Jackson's memory.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This measure introduces no changes to existing statutes or regulations, as it is a non-binding resolution expressing the sense of the House rather than enacting new legal requirements.

Potential Impacts

• It could result in the temporary lowering of flags at federal buildings and facilities if the President issues the requested proclamation.
• The action would serve as a symbolic gesture with no direct effects on government operations, citizens' daily lives, or international relations.
• Agencies responsible for flag protocols, such as the General Services Administration, might handle any resulting administrative steps.

Main Stakeholders Affected

• Members of the House of Representatives, including the many sponsors listed.
• The President and executive branch agencies involved in flag displays.
• Civil rights advocates, community organizations, and individuals connected to Jackson's legacy.
• The general public, particularly those interested in national commemorations.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• The resolution falls within the House's authority to pass sense-of-Congress measures without raising constitutional concerns.
• It represents a formal congressional recognition of Jackson's contributions to civil rights and political participation but carries no enforceable legal weight.

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Sponsor

Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

Cosponsors (168)

Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-33], Rep. Amo, Gabe [D-RI-1], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Bynum, Janelle S. [D-OR-5], Rep. Casten, Sean [D-IL-6], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2], Rep. Casar, Greg [D-TX-35], Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20], Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Conaway, Herbert C. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2], Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Escobar, Veronica [D-TX-16], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Fields, Cleo [D-LA-6], Rep. Figures, Shomari [D-AL-2], Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4], Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Friedman, Laura [D-CA-30], Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rescom. Hernández, Pablo Jose [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] and 118 more

Recent Actions

• 2026-03-05: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2026-03-05: Submitted in House
• 2026-03-05: Submitted in House

Bill Versions

• Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff. — issued 2026-03-05 — PDF (3 pages)