HRES 1144 United States House · 117th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of June 3, 2022, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2022 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

HRES 1144 is a symbolic resolution designating June 3, 2022, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2022 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It does not create new laws or policies but urges the public to wear orange, promote gun safety awareness, and hold community discussions about reducing gun violence during these dates. The resolution cites U.S. statistics on gun-related deaths and injuries as context for the designation. It directly affects the general public by encouraging voluntary observance and community engagement. The bill has no binding effect or funding provisions.
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May 2022
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Introduced May 27, 2022 Last action Nov 1, 2022
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Nov 1, 2022
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
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May 27, 2022
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 27, 2022
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