United StatesHouse resolution urges groups to observe Nonviolence Week
If adopted, the House would encourage schools, officials, and community groups to mark National Nonviolence Week with activities about preventing youth violence.
What it does
The House would support the week's goals and encourage schools, officials, law enforcement, and other groups to offer appropriate programs about youth violence awareness and prevention.
Argument forActivities could help students and communities learn how nonviolence can be used to prevent bullying and other youth violence.
Argument againstBecause participation is encouraged rather than required, some schools and communities may hold no activities, leaving some young people without these prevention messages.
More detail
The House would support the week's goals and encourage groups to hold activities about youth violence. The resolution names people nationwide, state and local officials, middle and high schools, law enforcement agencies, and other interested groups. The activities should be appropriate and promote awareness and prevention of youth violence.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 6Submitted in HouseLatest
- Oct 6Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.Introduced
EducationPublic SafetyCivil Rights & Voting