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SRES-260Senate2025-06-02Crime and Law Enforcement

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".

YourVoice.Now Summary

The Senate would designate June 6, 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. The resolution cites that nearly 46,000 people are killed and 97,000 wounded by gunfire each year in the U.S., including more than 4,300 children and teens. It also notes that more Americans have died from guns since 1968 than on the battlefields of all U.S. wars combined. The resolution calls on Americans to wear orange, raise awareness — especially during summer months when gun violence typically spikes — and bring community leaders together to discuss safety.

Congressional Summary

This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

Details

Congress
119th
Chamber
Senate
Status
summarized
Action
Introduced in Senate
Action Date
2025-06-02
Date Added
2026-04-09