Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Key Points

• This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize June 6, 2025, as a day to remember victims of gun violence. It also names the entire month of June as a time to focus on gun safety and community peace.
• The proposal encourages people across the country to wear orange on June 6. This color is chosen because it is what hunters wear to stay safe and visible, symbolizing that people should not be targets of violence.
• The resolution highlights the impact of gun violence in America, noting that nearly 46,000 people are killed by guns each year. It specifically honors Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old who was killed in a Chicago park in 2013.
• Supporters want to use the summer months to bring leaders and neighbors together. Since gun violence often increases during the summer, the goal is to find ways to make local communities safer for everyone.

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