Bill > SRes260

This resolution expresses support for designating June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" in recognition of the significant impact of gun violence in the United States. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, including nearly 46,000 individuals killed and 97,000 wounded by gunfire annually, with a particular focus on the disproportionate impact on children, teens, and veterans. The resolution is specifically inspired by Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old who was killed in Chicago in 2013, and aims to raise awareness about gun violence. The Senate supports the designation of this awareness day and month, calling on Americans to promote gun safety, wear orange (a color symbolizing visibility and safety) on the awareness day, focus attention on gun violence during summer months when it typically increases, and bring community members together to discuss strategies for making communities safer.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/260/all-info