Introduced
S. CON. RES. 34
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
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
- (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.