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Sandy Hook Elementary School Violence Reduction Act

Introduced: January 22, 2013 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 2 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Jan 22, 2013

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S44)

Jan 22, 2013

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.