A concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 34 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 34

Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and 
 strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th 
                              anniversary.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 1, 2026

 Ms. Alsobrooks (for herself, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Booker, Mr. Padilla, Mr. 
 Van Hollen, Mr. Hickenlooper, and Ms. Hirono) submitted the following 
   concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 
Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and 
 strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th 
                              anniversary.

Whereas the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026, marking a 
        historic milestone in its democratic journey;
Whereas the promise of the United States includes ensuring the safety, security, 
        and well-being of all people and communities;
Whereas gun violence remains a leading cause of death and injury in the United 
        States, impacting families, communities, and the public health and 
        economic stability of the United States;
Whereas the United States continues to lead the world in the number of gun 
        deaths, with an average of 125 people killed by guns each day;
Whereas there are over 400,000,000 guns in the United States, but only 
        340,000,000 people in the United States;
Whereas 1 in 5 people in the United States will personally witness someone being 
        shot;
Whereas people of all communities, including veterans and children, are not 
        immune to the pull of the trigger;
Whereas evidence-informed solutions--including community violence intervention, 
        Federal background checks, effective law enforcement partnerships, and 
        responsible public safety policies--have been shown to reduce gun 
        violence and save lives;
Whereas survivors of gun violence, community leaders, public safety 
        professionals, and advocates play a vital role in advancing effective 
        solutions to improve public safety;
Whereas reducing gun violence is essential to protecting communities and 
        ensuring all people of the United States can live free from preventable 
        harm;
Whereas saving lives and safeguarding the well-being of the people of the United 
        States is a fundamental responsibility of government; and
Whereas the 250th anniversary of the United States presents an opportunity to 
        renew the commitment of the United States to protecting lives and 
        strengthening public safety for future generations: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States 
        as a moment to reaffirm a national commitment to saving lives, 
        reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety;
            (2) honors the lives lost to gun violence and provides 
        support for survivors, families, and communities impacted;
            (3) commends the efforts of community leaders, law 
        enforcement, public health professionals, community violence 
        intervention practitioners, and advocates working to prevent 
        gun violence and promote safety;
            (4) prioritizes support for law enforcement efforts to 
        collect and publish data about violent crimes, improve 
        clearance rates for homicides and shootings, and expand 
        training in deescalation tactics;
            (5) supports expanded investment in proactive, community-
        based strategies that stop violence before it occurs by 
        identifying individuals at high risk and intervening with 
        credible messengers and customized services that address the 
        root causes of violence;
            (6) commits to ensuring robust funding for victim services 
        so many can take the first steps towards recovery;
            (7) affirms that preventing gun violence and saving lives 
        must be a national priority as the United States enters its 
        next 250 years; and
            (8) pursues policies that strengthen public safety, uphold 
        constitutional rights, and protect the well-being of all people 
        of the United States.
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