A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2017, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2017 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
USA115th CongressSRES-179| Senate
| Updated: 5/25/2017
Richard J. Durbin
Democratic Senator
Illinois
Cosponsors (9)
Judiciary Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Expresses support for the designation of June 2017 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and June 2, 2017, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Calls on the people of the United States to: promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day; concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make the communities safer.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
Crime and Law Enforcement
Commemorative events and holidaysCommunity life and organizationCrime victimsFirearms and explosivesViolent crime
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2017, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2017 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
USA115th CongressSRES-179| Senate
| Updated: 5/25/2017
Expresses support for the designation of June 2017 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and June 2, 2017, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Calls on the people of the United States to: promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day; concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make the communities safer.
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Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
Richard J. Durbin
Democratic Senator
Illinois
Cosponsors (9)
Judiciary Committee
Crime and Law Enforcement
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- HRES 115-361: Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCommunity life and organizationCrime victimsFirearms and explosivesViolent crime