# What This Bill Actually Does

This is a symbolic resolution that designates June 4, 2021, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and all of June 2021 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." It's important to understand that this bill doesn't create any new laws, fund programs, or change any policies—it's essentially Congress saying "we recognize this issue and want to draw attention to it."

The resolution was created to honor Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old girl who was killed by gun violence in Chicago in 2013. June 4 would have been her 24th birthday. The bill asks Americans to wear orange on this day as a tribute to gun violence victims and their families. Orange was chosen because it's the color hunters wear to make sure they're not mistaken for targets, which connects the symbol to gun safety awareness.

The resolution includes statistics about gun violence in America to make the case for why this awareness matters. It notes that over 38,500 people are killed by guns annually in the U.S., with thousands more wounded. It also highlights that 2020 was particularly deadly, with a 25 percent increase in gun homicides compared to 2019, and that children's unintentional shooting deaths rose significantly during that year.

For everyday people, this resolution is a call to action rather than a mandate. It encourages Americans to think about gun violence, talk about gun safety in their communities, and participate in awareness activities during June. However, since it's not a law, there are no direct consequences or requirements for individuals or organizations. It's Congress's way of officially recognizing gun violence as a public health concern worth national attention.

Expressing support for the designation of June 4, 2021, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2021 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Kelly, Robin L.

 <p>This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.</p> <ul> <ul> </ul> </ul>