Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
This resolution expresses congressional support for designating National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Day to remember victims of shootings. It urges Americans to wear the color orange on the awareness day, focus on gun safety during the summer months when violence often rises, and bring communities together to discuss local safety solutions. Because it is a nonbinding resolution, it creates awareness initiatives but does not alter gun laws or allocate new spending.
What this bill touches.
Who it helps · who it burdens.
Who it helps
- Victims of gun violence and their surviving familiesReceives official congressional recognition and remembrance through the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
The provisions, in plain language.
Expresses support for designating National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Day to remember victims of gun violence.
Calls on the public to wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, promote awareness of gun violence and gun safety, focus attention on gun violence during the summer, and bring communities together to discuss safety solutions.