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Firearm Violence: Protecting Women and Preventing Abuser Access.

This House of Representatives resolution highlights the link between firearm violence, misogyny, and violence against women. It aims to draw attention to the need for better legislation to prevent individuals with a history of violence against women from accessing firearms, which is crucial for citizens' safety and daily lives.
Key points
Emphasizes that individuals with a history of violence against women should not have access to firearms, enhancing victim safety.
Points to the need for further research into the relationships among misogyny, violence against women, and firearm violence to better understand and prevent these phenomena.
Highlights statistics on domestic violence involving firearms, including that gun access increases the risk of fatal incidents.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_827
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2023-10-30