Bill · H.R. 4013· House(119-HR-4013)
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.
- Introduced
- 6/13/2025
- Last activity
- 6/13/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Eleanor Norton
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes an amendment to title 4 of the United States Code. The change would allow the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff upon the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia. It specifically updates the language regarding government officials and governors. This legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 13, 2025.
Yes
Would people in cities be better off under this?+2
The bill honors the leadership of the District of Columbia, benefiting its residents' civic recognition.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill expands federal recognition of local D.C. leadership.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Recognition of Local Leadership: The bill allows for the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff following the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia, which provides a formal way to honor the office. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- 6/13/2025
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E575)
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House