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LAST ACTION OCT 6, 2026  UPDATED OCT 7
H.Res. 1620HOUSE RESOLUTION · 119TH CONGRESS119TH

Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States.

Supports a national week focused on youth violence awareness and nonviolence principles.

WHERE IT STANDS

In the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee since Oct. 6, 2026, 2 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.

  1. INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 6, 2026
  2. COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
  3. AGREED TOAGREED—
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Rep. Nikema WilliamsD-GA
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WHAT IT DOES

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BASED ON THE TEXT AS INTRODUCED
tl;drWRITTEN OCT 7 FROM THE TEXT AS INTRODUCED

Youth violence can affect safety and learning in schools and communities. The resolution would express the House’s support for National Nonviolence Week and encourage activities that raise awareness of youth violence and nonviolence principles.

  • NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
  • COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
  • DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
WHAT IT WOULD DO · 2 PROVISIONSINTRODUCED IN HOUSE
  1. Support National Nonviolence Week

    The resolution expresses the House’s support for the goals of National Nonviolence Week: raising awareness of youth violence and the benefits of practicing nonviolence.

  2. Encourage observance activities

    It encourages the public, state and local officials, schools, law enforcement agencies, and other interested groups to hold programs and activities about awareness and prevention of youth violence.

THE CONTEXT

The resolution cites concerns about youth violence and its effects on safety, education, and well-being. It points to nonviolence education and awareness as ways to encourage safer, more respectful communities.

Written from the bill text.

TEXT VERSIONS
  1. IHIntroduced in HouseOCT 6, 2026700
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THE JOURNEY

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FROM THE OFFICIAL ACTIONS ON CONGRESS.GOV
  1. IntroducedOCT 6, 2026
    HOUSE
    OCT 6, 2026
    By Rep. Williams
    Referred to Oversight and Government Reform
  2. SAME DAYNOW
    CommitteeOCT 6, 2026
    OVERSIGHT & GOVERNMENT REFORM NOW
    OCT 6, 2026
    In committee for 2 days
    No hearing yet
  3. 2 DAYS SO FAR
    Agreed to in the House—
    HOUSE FLOOR
    —
    Not scheduled
KEY ACTIONS2 OF 2 · PROCEDURAL STEPS FOLDED
  1. OCT 62026OCT 6, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. OCT 62026OCT 6, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSESubmitted in House
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