Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month.
Summary
This House Resolution expresses support for designating November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month." It aims to raise awareness, support survivors, and encourage research related to homicide victims and their families. The resolution also calls on the public to take an active role in ending gun violence and homicide.
Expected Effects
The resolution's passage would likely lead to increased public awareness campaigns and potentially more resources directed towards supporting survivors of homicide victims. It could also encourage further research into the needs of affected families and communities. However, the resolution itself does not allocate funding or create new programs.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of the needs of homicide survivors.
- Potential for improved support services for affected families and communities.
- Encouragement of research into the impact of homicide on families and communities.
- Promotion of community-based responses to homicide.
- Opportunity for survivors to transform their pain into purpose through advocacy and policy influence.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate funding, so its impact may be limited without further legislative action.
- Potential for the month to become a symbolic gesture without concrete action.
- Focus on homicide may overshadow other forms of violence and trauma.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution's preamble, which aims to "promote the general Welfare." While the Constitution does not explicitly address homicide awareness, supporting victims and their families falls within the government's purview to address public health and safety concerns. The First Amendment protects the rights of people to assemble and petition the government for a redress of grievances, which is relevant to the advocacy efforts of survivors.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).