Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2024, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home.

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Introduced on June 18, 2024 by Jason Crow

Legislation Details

Expresses support for the designation of June 21, 2024, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day.
Highlights firearm-related deaths as the leading cause of death in U.S. children.
Notes that, on average, 22 children and teens per day were injured or killed from firearm discharge.
States that 4.6 million children in the U.S. live in homes with loaded and unlocked guns.
Mentions that 80% of unintentional firearm deaths of children under 15 occurred in a home.
Indicates that in about 80% of school shootings by students, the gun came from their home or a family member’s home.
Encourages parents to ask if there is a gun in the homes their child visits and if it is locked and unloaded.
Aims to raise awareness of the need for safe storage of guns in the home.
Notes the ASK Campaign is administered by the Brady Campaign and was established with the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2000.
Mentions a 2017 Government Accountability Office report identifying the ASK program as the only national program evaluated and validated as effective for promoting safe gun storage.
Designates June 21 as National ASK Day, coinciding with the first day of summer.
Supports the goals and ideals of National ASK Day and encourages discussions on gun safety and safe storage in homes.

Last updated 9/28/2024