Bill115th CongressFiled May 25, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
S.Res. 179
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2017, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2017 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 25, 2017)
Expresses support for the designation of June 2017 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and June 2, 2017, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Calls on the people of the United States to:
- promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety;
- wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day;
- concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and
- bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make the communities safer.
What just happenedMay 25, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
9 cosponsors9 D
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- Introduced in SenateMay 25, 2017
- May 25, 2017IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
Judiciary Committee - May 25, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate