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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 827

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 827

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 827

Bill HRES 827 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 30, 2023. Bill HRES 827 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on October 30, 2023. Bill HRES 827's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of October 30, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 827

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Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 827

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.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.

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