SRES 231 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

SRES 231 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or policies but expresses support for these designations to highlight gun violence statistics, including over 43,000 annual gun-related deaths. The resolution calls on the public to wear orange, promote gun safety awareness, and hold community discussions during June, particularly noting summer as a period of heightened gun violence. It is non-binding and serves solely to raise public awareness, referencing historical data and the legacy of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old victim of gun violence.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 1, 2023 Last action Jun 1, 2023