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Proc 10402ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10402

Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Uvalde, Texas

This proclamation orders U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff at the White House, all federal buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations, and vessels nationwide and abroad as a mark of respect for the victims of the May 24, 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The half-staff period extends until sunset on May 28, 2022.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 32077

Impact dates

  1. Half-staff observance ends at sunset

Key directives

  • Flags flown at half-staff at White House and all public buildings and grounds until sunset, May 28, 2022
  • Flags flown at half-staff at all military posts and naval stations until sunset, May 28, 2022
  • Flags flown at half-staff on all naval vessels of the Federal Government until sunset, May 28, 2022
  • Flags flown at half-staff at all U.S. embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad until sunset, May 28, 2022

Timeline

Immediate

  • Flags ordered to half-staff effective immediately upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Half-staff observance ends sunset May 28, 2022

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10402: Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Uvalde, Texas · Executive Orders