Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2026, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and secure storage of guns in the home.

119th Congress Introduced by Jake Auchincloss and 13 co-sponsors

Declares June 21, 2026 as National ASK Day and urges health professionals to discuss firearm safety and secure storage with families to protect children.

Submitted in House

Overview

Bill: H.Res.1373 (119th Congress, 2nd Session)

Type: Congressional resolution expressing support

Purpose: Designate June 21, 2026 as National ASK Day (Asking Saves Kids) to promote children’s health and secure storage of guns in the home

Sponsor(s): Representative Crow (lead) with a bipartisan list of co-sponsors

Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (as of the action history)

## Main purpose and intent

The resolution expresses support for designating June 21, 2026, as National ASK Day.

It aims to promote child health and safety by encouraging conversations about firearm presence and storage in homes.

It urges public health, medical, and other professionals to discuss gun ownership, safety, and secure storage with patients, parents, and guardians of minors.

It affirms alignment with the goals and ideals of National ASK Day and the ASK Campaign.

## Key provisions and changes

Formal designation: A non-binding expression of support by the House for recognizing National ASK Day on a specified date.

Public health emphasis: Encourages active dialogue among health professionals and families about firearms safety and secure storage.

Community and organizational backing: Highlights collaboration with the ASK Campaign (Asking Saves Kids), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Brady Campaign, and related partners.

Messaging framework: Advocates posing a specific safety question when children visit other homes: “Is there a gun in your house?” followed by “Is it locked and unloaded?”

## Who or what would be affected

House members and committees: The resolution signals congressional alignment and public endorsement.

Public health and medical communities: Encourages clinicians, pediatricians, and public health professionals to address gun safety with families.

Families and children: Aims to influence conversations about gun presence and secure storage in homes to reduce risk of firearm-related injuries or deaths.

Organizations: Acknowledges and supports the ASK Campaign and related nonprofit/advocacy groups (e.g., American Academy of Pediatrics, Brady Campaign) in their ongoing work.

## Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction date: June 18, 2026

Referral: Committee on Energy and Commerce

Status: Pending committee consideration; no enacted law or funding provisions

Effective date: Since it is a congressional resolution, it would not create new law or mandatory requirements; it is a statement of support and advocacy guidance

## Additional context

The bill cites statistics on firearm incidents involving youth and the prevalence of loaded/unlocked guns in homes, citing public health concerns and the potential protective value of secure storage.

It references the ASK Campaign’s history (established with the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2000; administered by the Brady Campaign) and notes prior federal evaluations of the program.

The resolution notes that June 21 has historically been recognized as National ASK Day and aligns the designation with the summer period when children may spend more time in homes outside their own.

Overall, H.Res.1373 functions as a symbolic, bipartisan congressional endorsement to promote firearm safety in homes and encourage proactive conversations about secure gun storage to protect children.