# Plain Language Summary: National ASK Day Resolution

This resolution is Congress expressing support for a national awareness day focused on gun safety in homes where children visit. Specifically, it designates June 21, 2022, as "National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day" and encourages parents to ask two simple questions before their children visit friends' or relatives' homes: "Is there a gun in your house?" and "If so, is it locked and unloaded?" The resolution doesn't create any new laws or requirements—it's essentially Congress saying "we think this is a good idea and we support it."

The resolution is based on some sobering statistics. According to the bill, firearm-related deaths are now the leading cause of death among American children, with an average of 22 children and teens injured or killed daily from firearms. About 4.6 million children live in homes with loaded, unlocked guns. The resolution points out that in roughly 80 percent of school shootings carried out by students, the gun came from the student's home or a family member's home. The ASK Campaign, which has been around since 2000 and is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, promotes these simple conversations as a way to prevent accidental shootings and injuries.

The resolution encourages doctors, nurses, and other health professionals to talk with parents and guardians about gun safety and proper storage. It also supports community organizations and local governments that promote the ASK Campaign. Since June 21 marks the start of summer—when kids typically spend more time at friends' and family members' homes—it was chosen as the day to raise awareness about this issue. This is a symbolic gesture rather than a binding mandate, but it reflects Congress's position that encouraging parents to have these conversations about gun safety is important for protecting children.

Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2022, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home.

Cicilline, David N.

 <p>This resolution expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to ask, before their child visits another home, whether there is an unlocked gun in the home.</p>