Bill · H.Res. 457· House(119-HRES-457)

Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Age: 70 years

Illinois

Introduced: 6/2/2025
Last activity: 6/3/2025 — Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2412-2414)
Sponsored by: Robin Kelly
Cosponsors: - 87 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced

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 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" and June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day." The designation of June 6 serves to recognize the 28th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton. The House of Representatives supports these designations to remember victims of gun violence. Additionally, the resolution calls on the public to promote awareness of gun violence and gun safety. It further encourages people to wear orange on the designated day and to focus attention on the issue during the summer months. Finally, it aims to bring community members and leaders together to discuss community safety.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights the impact of gun violence on children and teens.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution emphasizes the impact of gun violence on individuals under 30.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1
The resolution notes high suicide rates among veterans due to guns.