Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 22, 2013Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2
Sandy Hook Elementary School Violence Reduction Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 22, 2013)
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.
What just happenedJan 22, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S44)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
16 cosponsors16 D
16cosponsors1committees2actions17subjects
- Introduced in SenateJan 22, 2013
- Jan 22, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S44)
- Jan 22, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate