A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2024, through December 20, 2024, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".
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Latest Action · December 17, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: S7107-7108)
This Senate resolution designates November 20 through December 20, 2024, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month" to recognize the millions of family members and loved ones left behind after a homicide. The resolution emphasizes that for every homicide victim, at least ten surviving family members experience trauma and grief, with disparities particularly affecting Black and Hispanic communities and teenagers. The resolution calls for increased awareness, better support services, and research to improve access to behavioral health care for survivors, while encouraging Americans to actively work to end gun violence and support grieving families with compassion and dignity. There is no funding attached to this resolution, as it is a symbolic measure expressing Senate support rather than appropriating money or creating new programs. The measure was submitted by Senators Markey, Warren, and Van Hollen in December 2024.
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