Bill · H.Res. 1342· House(119-HRES-1342)

Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Age: 70 years

Illinois

Introduced: 6/4/2026
Last activity: 6/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Robin Kelly
Cosponsors: - 94 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. It highlights annual statistics regarding gun violence deaths, injuries, suicides, and mass shootings in the United States. The text remembers victims of gun violence, including Hadiya Pendleton. It calls on the American people to promote gun safety, wear orange on the awareness day, and concentrate attention on gun violence during the summer months. Finally, it encourages bringing communities together to discuss ways to make neighborhoods safer.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights gun violence impacts on children and teens and encourages safety initiatives to protect them.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution addresses gun violence affecting young people under 30 and encourages community safety discussions.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+2
The resolution specifically highlights veteran gun suicide statistics, bringing awareness to this critical issue for veterans.