Bill · H.Res. 1373· House(119-HRES-1373)
Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2026, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and secure storage of guns in the home.
- Introduced
- 6/18/2026
- Last activity
- 6/18/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- 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
H. Res. 1373 expresses support for designating June 21, 2026, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day. The resolution aims to promote children's health and the secure storage of guns in homes. It encourages parents to ask if guns are locked and unloaded before children visit other homes. The bill also encourages medical and public health professionals to discuss gun safety with parents and guardians.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+10
Directly aims to prevent child deaths and injuries from firearm accidents.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
Addresses youth suicide and accidental shootings.
Would students be better off under this?+5
Aims to reduce firearms brought from home into schools.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Child Safety: By encouraging parents to ask if guns are locked and unloaded before visits, the resolution aims to save children's lives and prevent accidental shootings. (Resolution Section 1)
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Prevention of Family Fire Incidents: The resolution states that asking these questions can prevent incidents where improperly stored or misused guns result in injury or death. (Whereas clause)
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Professional Guidance: The resolution encourages medical and public health professionals to discuss safe storage and gun ownership with patients and guardians. (Resolution Section 2)
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Awareness of Secure Storage: The designation of this day promotes secure gun storage as a proven effective preventative safety measure. (Whereas clause)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+10Good For Students+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Gun Owners+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5
- 6/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/18/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 12 Cosponsors added.
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