Condemning the tragic act of gun violence on July 28, 2025, in New York City that led to one of the deadliest mass shootings in the city's history, and calling for stronger, comprehensive Federal action to prevent gun violence nationwide.
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Latest Action · August 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 656 is a congressional resolution condemning a mass shooting that occurred on July 28, 2025, in Midtown Manhattan that killed four people, including an NYPD officer, making it the deadliest shooting in New York City in 25 years. The resolution points out that the shooter legally obtained a military-style semiautomatic rifle and large-capacity magazines in Nevada—where gun laws are less restrictive—and then transported them across state lines to New York, highlighting how differing state gun regulations undermine public safety in states with stricter laws. The resolution calls on Congress to enact comprehensive federal gun safety measures, including universal background checks, bans on certain weapons, and "red flag" laws for those deemed extreme risks, while noting that a majority of Americans support such measures. This is a symbolic resolution expressing the House's condemnation and calling for action rather than enacting new law, and it carries no direct funding or implementation timeline since resolutions are statements of congressional sentiment rather than binding legislation.
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