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113TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 318 

Expressing disapproval over the gun violence plaguing America’s communities, 

and calling on the Congress to enact comprehensive gun reforms that 

reduce gun violence. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JULY 25, 2013 

Ms. KELLY of Illinois (for herself, Mr. RICHMOND, Mr. LEWIS, Mr. HASTINGS

of Florida, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. 

CLEAVER, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. CLAY, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. MOORE, Mr. DAVID SCOTT of Georgia, Ms. 

BROWN of Florida, Ms. NORTON, Mr. JEFFRIES, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. 

PAYNE, Ms. BASS, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. EDDIE

BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. CLARKE, Ms. WATERS, Mrs. 

CHRISTENSEN, Ms. EDWARDS, Mr. RUSH, Mr. DANNY K. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. JACKSON LEE, and Mr. RANGEL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing disapproval over the gun violence plaguing America’s communities, and calling on the Congress to enact 

comprehensive gun reforms that reduce gun violence. 

Whereas more than 31,000 people a year in the United 

States die from gunshot wounds; 

Whereas, in 2010, there were an estimated 337,960 nonfatal 

violent crimes committed with guns, and 73,505 persons 

treated in hospital emergency departments for nonfatal 

gunshot wounds; 

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Whereas the burden of gun violence on American society is 

substantial when measured in years of productive life 

lost, disability, fear, and economic costs; 

Whereas, in 2005, gun-related deaths and injuries in the 

United States resulted in medical and lost productivity 

expenses estimated at $37,000,000,000; 

Whereas the use of guns is the second leading cause of traumatic death related to a consumer product in the United 

States, and is the second most frequent cause of death 

overall for Americans ages 15 to 24; 

Whereas gun violence is the leading cause of death for African-American teens; 

Whereas women who are victims of domestic violence are 5 

times more likely to be killed if their abuser has a gun; 

Whereas tragedies at schools, such as Sandy Hook, Virginia 

Tech, and Columbine bring to the forefront the need to 

protect our most vulnerable citizens, our children, and 

school personnel from gun violence; 

Whereas similar events have taken place in public areas, such 

as the Century Movie Theater in Aurora, work places 

around the Nation, and Fort Hood, which is considered 

a secure environment; 

Whereas stand-your-ground laws have dramatically and recklessly expanded the right of citizens to use deadly force, 

and have been subject to national scrutiny; 

Whereas there has been widespread support among gun owners and non-gun owners for commonsense gun reforms 

that include banning assault weapons and high capacity 

magazine clips of more than 10 rounds, reporting the 

sale of large quantities of ammunition to the Bureau of 

Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and requiring 

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background checks on all gun purchasers, including those 

purchasing at gun shows; and 

Whereas the President of the United States has issued executive actions based on the recommendations of a study 

commission on gun violence, to promote fact-based, commonsense legislation which would protect the rights and 

freedom of all citizens: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) supports the President’s Plan to Reduce 

3 Gun Violence based on the study commission’s rec4 ommendations; 

5 (2) urges the Congress to enact legislation 

6 based on the recommendations of the President to 

7 reduce gun violence; 

8 (3) condemns all gun violence and relevant par9 ties for their role in obstructing communities ability 

10 to be safe from gun violence; 

11 (4) condemns all efforts to weaken gun laws 

12 and proposals that stand in the way of comprehen13 sive gun law reform; 

14 (5) condemns all relevant parties for their roles 

15 in proposing stand-your-ground legislation and simi16 lar legislation that compromises public safety and 

17 the integrity of the prosecutorial system; 

18 (6) urges any State legislature considering 

19 stand-your-ground legislation to reject such pro20 posals; and 

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1 (7) urges the repeal of the stand-your-ground 

2 law in every State which has enacted such a law. 

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