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".
United States115th CongressSRES-179Senate
Latest legislative activity: May 25, 2017
Summary
Official Summary
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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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
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