H. Res. 437 (Introduced in House) — Expressing support for the designation of November 20 through December 20 as “National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month”.

(1)

expresses support for the designation of “National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month”;

(2)

supports efforts to—

(A)

raise awareness of survivors of homicide victims;

(B)

support survivors of homicide victims, including families, schools, and communities, with support services and information; and

(C)

encourage research—

(i)

to better address the needs of families and communities severely impacted by violence; and

(ii)

to consider ways to improve access to, and the quality of, behavioral health services for survivors of homicide victims; and

(3)

calls on the people of the United States, interest groups, and affected persons—

(A)

to promote awareness of survivors of homicide victims;

(B)

to take an active role in the fight to end gun violence and homicide;

(C)

to respond to all families suffering in the aftermath of homicide with consistency, compassion, and competence; and

(D)

to observe National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month with appropriate activities.

Expressing support for the designation of November 20 through December 20 as “National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month”.