Nikema Williams (D-GA)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Nonviolence Week'' to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States. It highlights how teaching youth nonviolence can encourage a peaceful society based on mutual respect, unity, dignity, and equality. The text notes that programs like Sojourn to the Past take high school students to historic civil rights locations to learn about nonviolence. It points out that youth violence, bullying, and gun violence cause serious physical, emotional, and economic consequences across the country. Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States, officials, schools, and law enforcement groups to observe National Nonviolence Week'' with programs promoting awareness and prevention.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution aims to raise awareness of and prevent youth violence, bullying, and gun violence affecting students.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
Promoting nonviolence week encourages safer academic environments free from bullying and weapon threats.
- Scored +4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
Programs like Sojourn to the Past and nonviolence initiatives benefit high school and college students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Encouraging Peaceful Societies: The resolution states that teaching youth the practice of nonviolence may encourage a more peaceful society and promote principles of mutual respect, unity, dignity, and equality. This is found in the first preamble clause.
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Promoting Youth Leadership: Programs like Sojourn to the Past are noted for inspiring students to become civic leaders with the ability to unite people in their communities through knowledge, understanding, and compassion. This is found in the seventh preamble clause.
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Combating Violence: The text encourages the people of the United States, State and local officials, schools, and law enforcement agencies to observe the week with appropriate programs that promote awareness and prevention of youth violence. This is found in resolved section (2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution aims to raise awareness of and prevent youth violence, bullying, and gun violence affecting students. Would students be better off under this? — Promoting nonviolence week encourages safer academic environments free from bullying and weapon threats. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution honors the civil rights movement and leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly addresses hostility and violence directed toward gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth and adults. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Programs like Sojourn to the Past and nonviolence initiatives benefit high school and college students.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution highlights the historic civil rights movement and lessons on mitigating discrimination, bigotry, and inequity. Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The text highlights the need to address hostility toward homosexuality and gender nonconformity impacting LGBTQ youth.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The resolution encourages programs that promote awareness and prevention of youth violence and mental well-being.
- 10/6/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.