S.Con.Res. 34

[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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