Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill Number: H.Res. 1342
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 2
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Status: Introduced
Latest Action: 2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Updated: 2026-06-29T18:29:54Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This resolution expresses congressional support for designating June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. It aims to recognize the impact of gun violence through public awareness efforts, including tributes to victims such as Hadiya Pendleton.

Key Provisions

Supports the designations and their associated goals of promoting awareness of gun violence and gun safety.
Encourages U.S. residents to wear orange on the designated day as a symbol of remembrance and to avoid being targets.
Calls for heightened attention to gun violence during summer months, when incidents often rise.
Urges communities to convene discussions on improving local safety.

The resolution includes background statistics on annual gun-related deaths, injuries, suicides, and mass shootings in the U.S., noting comparisons to historical war casualties and specific data from 2025.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This is a non-binding House resolution and introduces no amendments or changes to existing statutes. It does not alter any federal laws, regulations, or legal frameworks.

Potential Impacts

On citizens: May increase public focus on gun violence prevention during the specified period, potentially encouraging community events and personal safety discussions.
On government agencies: No direct requirements or funding allocations; the resolution does not impose obligations on federal agencies.
On international relations: No provisions or effects addressed.

Main Stakeholders

Victims of gun violence and their families, referenced through specific examples and annual statistics.
Communities experiencing higher rates of gun incidents, particularly during summer months.
Members of the House of Representatives who introduced or co-sponsored the measure.
General public, through calls for awareness activities like wearing orange.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

The resolution operates within Congress's authority to issue symbolic expressions of support and carries no enforceable legal requirements. It has no constitutional conflicts, as it does not regulate speech, rights, or government functions. Politically, it highlights ongoing debates around gun violence without mandating policy actions.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]

Cosponsors (94)

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-4], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32], Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Min, Dave [D-CA-47], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22], Rep. Menefee, Christian D. [D-TX-18], Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Dexter, Maxine [D-OR-3], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Fletcher, Lizzie [D-TX-7], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Lee, Summer L. [D-PA-12], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Moskowitz, Jared [D-FL-23], Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] and 44 more

Recent Actions

2026-06-04: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-04: Submitted in House
2026-06-04: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3832-3833)

Bill Versions

Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month". — issued 2026-06-04 — PDF (4 pages)