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- S.RES.179
S.RES.179: 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".
About This Bill
- Introduced May 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 25, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 25, 2017
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
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| May 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |