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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships among firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm.
10/15/2024, 2:22 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1541
Bill 118 HRES 1541, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships among firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.
The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge the interconnected issues of firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women. It emphasizes the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing firearms, as this can exacerbate the risk of harm to women and others.
The resolution highlights the alarming statistics of violence against women in the United States, including the fact that firearms are the most commonly used weapon in intimate partner homicides. It also recognizes the role of misogyny and gender-based violence in perpetuating harm against women. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to addressing these issues and calls for increased efforts to prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from obtaining firearms. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive policies and interventions to protect women and prevent further violence. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1541 aims to raise awareness about the connections between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and to advocate for measures that can help prevent harm and promote safety for women in the United States.
The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge the interconnected issues of firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women. It emphasizes the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing firearms, as this can exacerbate the risk of harm to women and others.
The resolution highlights the alarming statistics of violence against women in the United States, including the fact that firearms are the most commonly used weapon in intimate partner homicides. It also recognizes the role of misogyny and gender-based violence in perpetuating harm against women. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to addressing these issues and calls for increased efforts to prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from obtaining firearms. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive policies and interventions to protect women and prevent further violence. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1541 aims to raise awareness about the connections between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and to advocate for measures that can help prevent harm and promote safety for women in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1541
This resolution acknowledges the need for legislation to better prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from purchasing or possessing a firearm.
The resolution also supports further research into the relationships among misogyny, violence against women, and firearm violence.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1541
Bill HRES 1541 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 11, 2024. Bill HRES 1541 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 11, 2024. Bill HRES 1541's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of October 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1541
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1541
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1541
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships among firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships among firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm.
Comments

Hugo Teague
489
1 year ago
I think it's good that they're trying to stop bad people from getting guns. Who does this bill help?

Adhara Benton
452
1 year ago
I dunno much about this bill, but it sounds like it's tryna do somethin bout gun violence and violence against women. Not sure how it'll affect me tho. #confused Short term affects might be...uh...less violence?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1541
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