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Proc 10174ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10174

Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers

President Biden ordered U.S. flags flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and embassies abroad until sunset on April 6, 2021, to honor U.S. Capitol Police officers killed in the April 2, 2021 attack on the Capitol. This is a commemorative gesture with no substantive policy directives.

Federal Register Open PDF 86 FR 18169

Impact dates

  1. Flags to remain at half-staff until sunset

Key directives

  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at White House and all public buildings/grounds until sunset April 6, 2021
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all military posts, naval stations, and naval vessels until sunset April 6, 2021
  • Fly U.S. flag at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset April 6, 2021

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags lowered to half-staff nationwide and at U.S. facilities abroad

Near term (90d)

  • Flags remain at half-staff through sunset April 6, 2021

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • None substantive; standard ceremonial proclamation
Proclamation 10174: Honoring United States Capitol Police Officers · Executive Orders