Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships between 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.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

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.

Bill 118 HRES 827, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships between 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," aims to address the issue of firearm violence in relation to misogyny and violence against women.

The bill emphasizes the interconnected nature of firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, highlighting the need for comprehensive measures to prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing firearms. It reaffirms the importance of protecting women from gun violence and ensuring their safety.

The House of Representatives recognizes the alarming statistics that show a significant correlation between violence against women and firearm violence. The bill calls for increased efforts to prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from obtaining firearms, in order to reduce the risk of further harm to women. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 827 underscores the importance of addressing the complex relationship between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and emphasizes the need for proactive measures to protect women from gun violence.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 827

Introduced on
2023-10-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/30/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

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.

Bill 118 HRES 827, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships between 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," aims to address the issue of firearm violence in relation to misogyny and violence against women.

The bill emphasizes the interconnected nature of firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, highlighting the need for comprehensive measures to prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing firearms. It reaffirms the importance of protecting women from gun violence and ensuring their safety.

The House of Representatives recognizes the alarming statistics that show a significant correlation between violence against women and firearm violence. The bill calls for increased efforts to prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from obtaining firearms, in order to reduce the risk of further harm to women. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 827 underscores the importance of addressing the complex relationship between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and emphasizes the need for proactive measures to protect women from gun violence.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships between 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.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/6/2024

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 a...


Latest Action10/30/2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.