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S.Res. 179 (115th)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2017, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2017 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

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Introduced

25 May 2017

Last action

25 May 2017 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

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Source updated

10 August 2026

Summary

Expresses support for the designation of June 2017 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and June 2, 2017, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Calls on the people of the United States to: promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day; concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make the communities safer.

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Timeline

  1. 25 May 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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