Bill · S.Res. 260· Senate(119-SRES-260)

A resolution 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: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 6/2/2025
Last activity: 6/2/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3172-3173)
Sponsored by: Richard Durbin
Cosponsors: - 13 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." The resolution seeks to recognize the victims of gun violence, including Hadiya Pendleton. It encourages the public to wear orange on the designated day to pay tribute to victims and their loved ones. Additionally, the resolution calls on people to promote awareness regarding gun safety and gun violence. It also encourages community members and leaders to gather to discuss community safety.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution aims to raise awareness to reduce gun violence affecting children.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution targets gun violence prevention which impacts young adults.
Would students be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights the danger of gun violence to children and teens.