A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 4, 2021, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2021 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

12/30/2022, 9:30 PM

This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Bill 117 sres 242 is a resolution that expresses support for the designation of June 4, 2021, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2021 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month". The resolution aims to raise awareness about the issue of gun violence in the United States and to honor the lives lost to gun violence. It calls on all Americans to wear orange on June 4th as a symbol of their commitment to ending gun violence. The resolution also encourages communities to hold events and activities to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence and to promote gun safety measures. Overall, the resolution seeks to bring attention to the issue of gun violence and to promote efforts to prevent future tragedies.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 242

Introduced on
2021-05-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/26/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Bill 117 sres 242 is a resolution that expresses support for the designation of June 4, 2021, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2021 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month". The resolution aims to raise awareness about the issue of gun violence in the United States and to honor the lives lost to gun violence. It calls on all Americans to wear orange on June 4th as a symbol of their commitment to ending gun violence. The resolution also encourages communities to hold events and activities to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence and to promote gun safety measures. Overall, the resolution seeks to bring attention to the issue of gun violence and to promote efforts to prevent future tragedies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution expressing support for the designation of June 4, 2021, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2021 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact
Commemorative events and holidays•
Community life and organization•
Crime prevention•
Crime victims•
Firearms and explosives•
Violent crime

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/9/2021

This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.


Latest Action5/26/2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.