Bill · S.Res. 756· Senate(119-SRES-756)

A resolution 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: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 6/8/2026
Last activity: 6/8/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2665-2666)
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 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. It notes statistics regarding gun deaths, homicides, suicides, and unintentional shootings in the United States. The text highlights the remembrance of Hadiya Pendleton, who was killed at 15 years of age. The Senate calls on the public to promote awareness, wear orange on the awareness day, focus attention on gun violence during the summer months, and bring communities together to discuss safety.

Yes

Would children be better off under this?+2
The resolution highlights the impact of gun violence on children and teens, encouraging community awareness and safety discussions.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+2
The resolution emphasizes gun violence awareness affecting young people under thirty, fostering community safety dialogues.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+2
The resolution promotes awareness of gun safety and community discussions around gun violence prevention.