Bill · H.Res. 523· House(119-HRES-523)
Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2025, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and secure storage of guns in the home.
- Introduced
- 6/20/2025
- Last activity
- 6/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 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
This resolution expresses support for designating June 21, 2025, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day. It highlights the dangers of unsecured guns in homes where children live or visit. The text points out that firearm-related deaths are the leading cause of death for children in the United States. It encourages parents to ask if there is a gun in a home before their children visit. The measure also urges public health and medical professionals to talk about gun safety and safe storage with families. Ultimately, the House of Representatives supports the goals of National ASK Day to protect kids.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+8
The resolution aims to prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths among children.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The resolution promotes safety through awareness of secure gun storage practices.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Safety Conversations: The resolution supports designating National ASK Day to encourage parents to ask other households if guns are present and safely stored, which can help save children's lives (Found in resolved clause (1)).
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Promoting Professional Guidance: The text encourages public health and medical professionals to discuss gun ownership, gun safety, and safe storage with patients and parents, helping spread important safety information (Found in resolved clause (2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+8
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/20/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 16 Cosponsors added.
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