Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 1230
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for a national day of mourning in recognition of the lives lost as a result of COVID-19.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Nov 19, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 19, 2020
Latest Action
Nov 19, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1230
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution expresses support for a National Day of Mourning for the lives lost as a result of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). It encourages Americans and the President to commemorate the day by observing a moment of silence and ordering flags flown at half-staff, respectively.

Text (1)
November 19, 2020
Actions (2)
11/19/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
11/19/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:13 PM