Declaring gun violence a public health crisis.

This resolution formally declares gun violence a public health crisis in the United States, emphasizing its profound and widespread impact. It highlights alarming statistics, such as gun violence being the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, and the occurrence of thousands of school and mass shootings across the nation. The resolution also notes the disproportionate effect of gun violence on communities of color, women, and LGBTQ+ youth, underscoring its pervasive societal cost. To address this crisis, the resolution urges a coordinated whole-of-government effort and supports similar declarations made by various cities, localities, and states. It specifically calls upon the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue and expand its four-step public health approach to violence prevention, including enhanced research and data collection capabilities. Furthermore, the resolution requests the Surgeon General to issue a comprehensive report on firearm injuries and violence prevention, aiming to foster a unified national response to end this public health emergency.