A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
This concurrent resolution recognizes the United States' 250th anniversary as a crucial moment to reaffirm a national commitment to saving lives , reducing gun violence , and strengthening public safety . It highlights gun violence as a leading cause of death and injury, impacting communities and public health, and emphasizes that reducing this violence is essential for protecting all people. The resolution calls upon Congress to honor lives lost to gun violence and support survivors, families, and affected communities. It commends the efforts of community leaders, law enforcement, and public health professionals working to prevent gun violence. Furthermore, it prioritizes support for law enforcement efforts to collect data, improve clearance rates for violent crimes, and expand de-escalation training. Congress also commits to expanding investment in proactive, community-based strategies that intervene with high-risk individuals and address the root causes of violence. It ensures robust funding for victim services to aid recovery and affirms that preventing gun violence must be a national priority, pursuing policies that strengthen public safety while upholding constitutional rights for all.
A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
USA119th CongressSCONRES-34| Senate
| Updated: 6/1/2026
This concurrent resolution recognizes the United States' 250th anniversary as a crucial moment to reaffirm a national commitment to saving lives , reducing gun violence , and strengthening public safety . It highlights gun violence as a leading cause of death and injury, impacting communities and public health, and emphasizes that reducing this violence is essential for protecting all people. The resolution calls upon Congress to honor lives lost to gun violence and support survivors, families, and affected communities. It commends the efforts of community leaders, law enforcement, and public health professionals working to prevent gun violence. Furthermore, it prioritizes support for law enforcement efforts to collect data, improve clearance rates for violent crimes, and expand de-escalation training. Congress also commits to expanding investment in proactive, community-based strategies that intervene with high-risk individuals and address the root causes of violence. It ensures robust funding for victim services to aid recovery and affirms that preventing gun violence must be a national priority, pursuing policies that strengthen public safety while upholding constitutional rights for all.