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HRES 879

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 80) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 130) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 131) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to ''Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision''; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 58) denouncing the horrors of socialism; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1949) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of natural gas; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3109) to require the Secretary of Energy to direct the National Petroleum Council to issue a report with respect to petrochemical refineries in the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5107) to repeal the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 enacted by the District of Columbia Council; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5214) to require mandatory pretrial and post conviction detention for crimes of violence and dangerous crimes and require mandatory cash bail for certain offenses that pose a threat to public safety or order in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

119th Congress
Introduced by Virginia Foxx,

HRES 879 designates November 20 to December 20, 2023, as National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month, promoting support and awareness for affected families and communities.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Bill Summary • HRES 879

Summary of HRES 879: National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HRES 879
  • Title: Expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2023, through December 20, 2023, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month"
  • Status: Introduced in House
  • Introduced Date: November 17, 2023
  • Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

HRES 879 aims to raise awareness and support for survivors of homicide victims. By designating a specific month for this purpose, the resolution seeks to highlight the challenges faced by these survivors and promote community and governmental support for their needs.

Key Provisions

The resolution includes several important provisions:

  1. Expression of Support:

    • The House of Representatives expresses its support for the designation of National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month.

  2. Awareness and Support Efforts:

    • The resolution supports initiatives to:
      • Raise awareness about the experiences and needs of survivors of homicide victims.
      • Provide support services and information to families, schools, and communities affected by homicide.
      • Encourage research aimed at:
      • Addressing the needs of families and communities impacted by violence.
      • Improving access to and the quality of behavioral health services for survivors.

  3. Call to Action:

    • The resolution calls on the public, interest groups, and affected individuals to:
      • Promote awareness of survivors of homicide victims.
      • Actively participate in efforts to combat gun violence and homicide.
      • Respond compassionately and competently to families affected by homicide, emphasizing values such as love, unity, faith, hope, courage, justice, and forgiveness.
      • Observe National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month with appropriate activities.

Affected Parties

The resolution primarily affects:
- Survivors of homicide victims, including their families and communities.
- Organizations and support groups focused on violence prevention and survivor support.
- Policymakers and researchers involved in addressing the impacts of violence.

Legislative Actions

  • November 17, 2023: The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration.

Related Bills

HRES 879 has several companion bills that share similar objectives:
- SRES 465
- HRES 1618
- SRES 929

Conclusion

HRES 879 serves as a significant step towards acknowledging the struggles of survivors of homicide victims and fostering a supportive environment for healing and awareness. By designating a specific month for this cause, the resolution aims to mobilize communities and encourage proactive measures to address the aftermath of homicide.

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