H.R.es457 - Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.457 expresses support for designating June 6, 2025, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. The resolution highlights the significant number of deaths and injuries caused by gun violence in the United States. It calls for increased awareness, community engagement, and the wearing of orange to honor victims and promote gun safety.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would formally recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Month. This recognition could lead to increased public attention and dialogue surrounding gun violence. It may also encourage community-level initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of gun violence statistics and its impact on communities.
- Potential for greater community engagement in addressing gun violence.
- Opportunity to honor victims and support their families.
- Promotion of gun safety measures.
- Encouragement of dialogue among community members and leaders.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution is largely symbolic and may not directly lead to concrete policy changes.
- May be perceived as politically divisive, depending on individual views on gun control.
- Could lead to increased polarization of the gun control debate.
- May not address the root causes of gun violence.
- Potential for the awareness campaign to be overshadowed by other events.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution itself does not directly implicate any specific constitutional provisions. The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, while the government also has a responsibility to ensure public safety. This resolution does not infringe upon the Second Amendment, but rather promotes awareness of gun violence, which could be argued as aligning with the government's responsibility to ensure domestic tranquility as stated in the preamble.
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).