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
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Committee
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Jun 1, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1901)
upper
Jun 1, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 21 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
Co
Dianne Feinstein
DDemocratic
Co
Edward J. Markey
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Reed
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
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