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Designating June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month

The Senate supports designating June 2nd as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the entire month of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. This resolution encourages citizens to increase their knowledge about gun safety and violence, and to actively participate in community discussions about improving safety. Citizens are called upon to wear the color orange on Awareness Day as a tribute to victims.
Key points
Calls on citizens to promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety.
Encourages wearing the color orange on June 2nd in remembrance of gun violence victims.
Supports bringing community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
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A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Print number: SRES 231
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2023-06-01
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Designating June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is SRES 231.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Calls on citizens to promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety.
  • Encourages wearing the color orange on June 2nd in remembrance of gun violence victims.
  • Supports bringing community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.

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 Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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