Senate Simple Resolution 179
115th Congress(2017-2018)
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".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 25, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
179
Congress
115
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Dick Durbin
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 25, 2017
05/25/2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
05/25/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:36:20 PM