Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Poppy Day".

House Resolution

H.Res. 459

119th Congress

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Poppy Day".

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 6, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Elissa Slotkin

Senator

Democratic

MI

Cosponsors

109

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It aims to raise awareness about gun violence and its impacts on communities across the United States.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It aims to raise awareness about gun violence and its impacts on communities across the United States.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution supports the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.</p> <ul> <ul> </ul> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Designates the month of June as 'National Gun Violence Awareness Month'.
Designates the first Friday in June as 'National Gun Violence Awareness Day'.
Encourages individuals, businesses, organizations, and communities to wear orange and participate in events and activities to raise awareness about gun violence.
Recognizes the devastating impact of gun violence on individuals, families, and communities.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution is passed, it would affect all Americans by designating national days and months to raise awareness about gun violence. This could lead to increased public attention, educational campaigns, and community events focused on addressing gun violence and its societal impacts. Groups most directly impacted would include victims of gun violence, their families, and gun violence prevention advocates.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

459, 119th Congress (2025). "Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Poppy Day".". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-459