Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8150

Good Friday Act of 2026

Flag Display: Good Friday and Saturday

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Next up: A house committee

The Good Friday Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is waiting for the committee to decide on its next steps.

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Very unlikely to pass

This bill faces significant hurdles because it involves religious observances and currently lacks broad support from both parties.

Key Points

This bill would change federal law to require the American flag to be flown at half-staff on the Friday and Saturday before Easter Sunday. This period is often referred to as Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
The rule would apply to flags flown at federal buildings, military bases, and other government locations. It would not legally require private citizens or businesses to lower their flags, though many follow federal guidelines.
Currently, the flag is lowered to half-staff to show mourning for the death of leaders or during national tragedies. This bill would be one of the few times the flag is lowered for a specific religious holiday.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

Mar 27, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 27, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Good Friday Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8150

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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