Bills · HRES 656
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 656Crime and Law Enforcement
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.
INTRO AUG 15· LAST ACTION AUG 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenWhile this resolution itself does not change laws or create new programs, it directly acknowledges and honors the families and loved ones of the four victims of the July 28, 2025, shooting in New York City. It also speaks to the concerns of residents in states with strict gun laws, like New York, who feel that their safety is jeopardized by firearms obtained in states with weaker regulations.
Ultimately, if the call for comprehensive federal action laid out in this resolution leads to new laws, all Americans could be affected by changes to gun ownership regulations or increased efforts to prevent gun violence nationwide.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The House officially condemns the senseless act of gun violence that occurred in New York City on July 28, 2025.
This is an official expression of sorrow and disapproval from the legislative body regarding a specific tragic event.
PROVISION 02
It honors the lives of the four victims of the shooting and extends condolences to their families and loved ones.
It provides a formal acknowledgment of the human cost of gun violence and expresses solidarity with those directly affected.
PROVISION 03
It recognizes that states with strong gun laws are endangered by firearms obtained in states with weaker laws, due to interstate trafficking.
This highlights a specific argument for why federal action is deemed necessary to address gaps in gun safety regulations across state lines.
PROVISION 04
It acknowledges that Congress has a duty to pass comprehensive Federal gun safety legislation to prevent future tragedies.
This is the core call to action of the resolution, setting a clear legislative goal for federal lawmakers.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 15
Submitted in House
AUG 15
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 656
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 15, 2025
Last actionAug 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 15, 2025
House Res.HRES 656Crime and Law Enforcement
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.
INTRODUCED AUG 15, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 15, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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