Richard Durbin (D-IL)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
A Democratic resolution with 13 Democratic cosponsors · See all 13 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3172-3173)
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and the entire month of June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." The resolution seeks to recognize the victims of gun violence, including Hadiya Pendleton. It encourages the public to wear orange on the designated day to pay tribute to victims and their loved ones. Additionally, the resolution calls on people to promote awareness regarding gun safety and gun violence. It also encourages community members and leaders to gather to discuss community safety.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +2
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution aims to raise awareness to reduce gun violence affecting children.
- Scored +2
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The resolution targets gun violence prevention which impacts young adults.
- Scored +2
Would students be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the danger of gun violence to children and teens.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Awareness: The resolution calls on the people of the United States to promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety (Section 2, Part A).
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Community Safety Discussions: The resolution encourages bringing community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer (Section 2, Part D).
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Tribute to Victims: The designation of "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" serves as a way to recognize victims of gun violence, such as Hadiya Pendleton, and their loved ones (Section 1, Part B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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 to reduce gun violence affecting children. Would students be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the danger of gun violence to children and teens. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The resolution targets gun violence prevention which impacts young adults. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The focus on community safety can benefit communities disproportionately affected by violence. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Addressing gun violence can improve safety in underserved communities. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Community safety discussions are highly relevant to urban environments mentioned in the text. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The resolution mentions the high rate of veteran gun suicides.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — The resolution promotes gun safety awareness which aligns with gun control advocacy.
- 6/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/2/2025
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3172-3173)
- 12 Cosponsors added.
2 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.
- 119-HRES-457: Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
- 119-SRES-756: A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
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