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".

Key Points

• This resolution asks the Senate to officially recognize June 2026 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. It also names June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day to remember people killed or hurt by guns.
• The proposal shares data showing that about 47,000 people die from gunshots in the U.S. each year. This includes deaths from homicides, suicides, and accidents. It also notes that more than 4,400 children and teens are killed by guns annually.
• It encourages people to wear the color orange on June 5. This is the same color hunters wear so they are not mistaken for targets. It serves as a tribute to victims like Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old who was killed in a Chicago park.
• The resolution calls for more talk about gun safety and community meetings to find ways to stop violence. It points out that gun violence often increases during the summer months and asks leaders to focus on making neighborhoods safer.

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