Death of Dianne Feinstein

In simple terms

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, as well as U.S. embassies and facilities abroad, until sunset on the day of Senator Dianne Feinstein's interment, as a mark of respect following her death.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 68445

Record & deadlines

Sep 29, 2023Signed
Signed by the President
Oct 4, 2023FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 88 FR 68445
Federal Register PDF
Date TBD
half-staff flag observance ends at sunset on day of interment

Key directives

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

What to expect

Immediate

flags to be flown at half-staff immediately upon proclamation

Near term (90d)

half-staff observance continues until sunset on day of interment

Long term

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Risks & tensions

interment date not specified in proclamation, creating uncertainty about exact duration of half-staff observance