US SB2 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-01-22 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S44)
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Sandy Hook Elementary School Violence Reduction Act - Expresses the sense of the Senate with respect to congressional attention to gun violence, including concerning: support for efforts of the President; promotion of common sense proposals for preventing gun violence; assistance to law enforcement officers for combatting violent crime, protecting communities, and protecting themselves; safe and successful learning conditions for children attending school; tools for identifying individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others; keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals and individuals not lawfully authorized to possess them; information-sharing to facilitate early identification of threats to public safety; promoting preparedness; training for educational professionals, health providers, and others to recognize indicators of the potential for violent behavior; the connection between violent media and violent behavior; the collection, study, and publication of relevant research; and access to mental health services, with a focus on children and young adults.

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Title

Sandy Hook Elementary School Violence Reduction Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-01-22SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S44)

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