Overview

• Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee passed away on July 19, 2024, prompting the lowering of the US Capitol flags.
• False claims circulated online suggesting the flags were for President Biden's death.
• Biden has tested negative for COVID-19 and is set to address the nation soon.
• Federal law mandates flags be lowered for sitting members of Congress who pass away.
• The White House has confirmed Biden's health status, countering the misinformation.