Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes.
This non-binding resolution (HRES 737) expresses the House's recognition of the link between firearm violence and intimate partner violence, highlighting that firearms are used in nearly 66% of intimate partner homicides and disproportionately impact Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic women. It commends domestic violence advocates and pledges to fund research on this intersection, while calling for specific policy actions like strengthening background checks (NICS), restricting firearm access for those under domestic violence restraining orders, and supporting survivor programs. The resolution also urges Congress to prioritize pending bills such as H.R. 905 and H.R. 715 to address this issue.
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Adriano Espaillat
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Alma S. Adams
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André Carson
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Barbara Lee
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David Scott
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Debbie Dingell
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Delia C. Ramirez
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Eric Swalwell
DDemocratic
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Frank J. Mrvan
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Jim Costa
DDemocratic
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Lori Trahan
DDemocratic
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