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title: "Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary."
identifier: "119-HCONRES-107"
congress: 119
bill_number: 107
bill_type: "HCONRES"
version_code: "ih"
version_type: "Introduced in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/119/bills/hconres/107"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/107"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T02:51:23.281Z"
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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; andWhereas 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 itThat 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.