Bills · SRES 504
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 504Crime and Law Enforcement
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it provides official recognition and a dedicated period to acknowledge the often-overlooked pain and needs of individuals and families who have lost loved ones to homicide. If passed, it would elevate public awareness about the widespread impact of violence, including gun violence, and the long-term trauma experienced by survivors. This recognition can encourage communities and policymakers to prioritize better support services, mental health resources, and efforts to improve justice for these families.
Without this resolution, there would be no officially designated month to focus national attention on survivors of homicide victims. While existing advocacy and support groups would continue their work, an official "awareness month" can amplify their messages, encourage broader community engagement, and potentially lead to more support for programs and research that benefit those grieving such traumatic losses.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Senate expresses support for designating November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month."
This official designation aims to increase public recognition and understanding of the challenges faced by survivors of homicide victims.
PROVISION 02
The resolution supports efforts to raise awareness and provide support services and information to survivors, including families, schools, and communities.
This encourages the development and accessibility of resources for those coping with the traumatic loss of a loved one to homicide.
PROVISION 03
It encourages research to better address the needs of affected families and communities, improve access to behavioral health services, and increase the national homicide clearance rate.
This seeks to foster data-driven solutions and improve justice outcomes for families impacted by homicide.
PROVISION 04
It calls on the American public, interest groups, and affected persons to promote awareness, work to end gun violence and homicide, and respond to suffering families with compassion.
This provision aims to foster community involvement and a compassionate societal response to violence.
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2 EVENTSNOV 19
Introduced in Senate
NOV 19
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8242-8243)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 504
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 19, 2025
Last actionNov 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 19, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 504Crime and Law Enforcement
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2025, through December 20, 2025, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".
INTRODUCED NOV 19, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 19, 2025
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