Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
HRES 459 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It encourages the public to wear orange, promote gun safety awareness, and discuss community safety measures during this time, particularly highlighting the summer months when gun violence often increases. The resolution references statistics on gun violence deaths and pays tribute to victims like Hadiya Pendleton, but does not create new laws or impose requirements.
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Introduced May 31, 2023
Last action May 31, 2023
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May 31, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 31, 2023
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1 primary · 109 co-sponsors
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Robin L. Kelly
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
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Al Green
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Andy Kim
DDemocratic
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Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
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Becca Balint
DDemocratic
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Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
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