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]
[H. Con. Res. 107 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 107

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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 29, 2026

Mr. Min (for himself, Ms. Norton, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. Wilson of
 Florida, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Williams of Georgia, Mr. Smith of Washington,
  Mr. Kennedy of New York, Mr. Carson, Ms. Craig, Mr. Carbajal, Mrs.
Hayes, Mr. Suozzi, Ms. Chu, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mrs. Watson Coleman,
    Mrs. Grijalva, Mr. Bell, Mr. Frost, Ms. Simon, and Mr. Deluzio)
 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 our 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 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 House of Representatives (the Senate 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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