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Firearm Violence and Violence Against Women: Preventing Gun Access.

This House Resolution highlights the link between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women. It aims to draw attention to the need for better laws to prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing firearms, potentially increasing safety for many citizens.
Key points
Emphasizes that individuals with a history of violence against women should not have access to firearms, aiming to enhance safety.
Points to the need for further research into the relationships among misogyny, violence against women, and firearm violence.
Highlights statistics on domestic firearm violence, including that domestic abusers with firearm access are five times more likely to kill their partners.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1541
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2024-10-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationships among firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women, and reaffirming the importance of preventing individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing a firearm.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1541.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-10-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Emphasizes that individuals with a history of violence against women should not have access to firearms, aiming to enhance safety.
  • Points to the need for further research into the relationships among misogyny, violence against women, and firearm violence.
  • Highlights statistics on domestic firearm violence, including that domestic abusers with firearm access are five times more likely to kill their partners.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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