Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes.

House Resolution

H.Res. 837

119th Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Adriano Espaillat

D - NY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

Addresses the intersection of firearm violence and intimate partner violence, noting that an average of 70 women are killed monthly by intimate partners using firearms. The resolution calls for strengthening background checks, restricting firearm access for those under domestic violence restraining orders, and supporting domestic violence survivors with disproportionate impacts on Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic women.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced10/28/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes.

Addresses the intersection of firearm violence and intimate partner violence, noting that an average of 70 women are killed monthly by intimate partners using firearms. The resolution calls for strengthening background checks, restricting firearm access for th

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Addresses the intersection of firearm violence and intimate partner violence, noting that an average of 70 women are killed monthly by intimate partners using firearms. The resolution calls for strengthening background checks, restricting firearm access for those under domestic violence restraining orders, and supporting domestic violence survivors with disproportionate impacts on Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic women.

Bill Number: 837
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Title: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 837
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 10/28/2025
Summary: Addresses the intersection of firearm violence and intimate partner violence, noting that an average of 70 women are killed monthly by intimate partners using firearms. The resolution calls for strengthening background checks, restricting firearm access for those under domestic violence restraining

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

Addresses the intersection of firearm violence and intimate partner violence, noting that an average of 70 women are killed monthly by intimate partners using firearms. The resolution calls for strengthening background checks, restricting firearm access for those under domestic violence restraining orders, and supporting domestic violence survivors with disproportionate impacts on Black, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Hispanic women.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

70 women killed monthly by intimate partners with firearms (1 every 12 hours)
Women 5 times more likely to be killed when abusive partner has firearm access
Black women 3 times more likely than White women to be fatally shot by intimate partner
59% of recent mass shootings connected to domestic or intimate partner violence
Calls for consideration of H.R. 4166 and H.R. 18 strengthening background checks

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Directly concerns millions of domestic violence survivors, particularly women in abusive relationships where firearms are present. Black women, American Indian/Alaska Native women, and Hispanic women face disproportionately higher risks. Domestic violence advocates and service providers gain recognition for their work. Law enforcement and courts handling restraining orders are implicated in enforcement gaps. The resolution honors Gladys Ricart and other victims while calling for specific legislative action.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

837, 119th Congress (2025). "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and to honor the memory of Gladys Ricart and other victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-837