Search Results: keywords:"mass shooting"

  • H. R. 7561 — To reduce the pay of Members of Congress when a mass shooting occurs in the United States, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:920

    H.R. 7561, also known as the “No Pay Until Peace Act,” proposes to reduce the pay of Members of Congress whenever a mass shooting occurs in the United States. The bill stipulates that for each month a mass shooting takes place, Congressional pay for that year will be...

    Simple Explanation

    The No Pay Until Peace Act says that whenever a big, bad event happens where people get hurt by guns in the US, the people in charge (like Congress) will get paid less money for that year. Their paychecks will be saved up until later to make sure they still follow the rules about how they get paid.

  • S. RES. 564 — Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:229

    The resolution, S. RES. 564, honors the memories of the 17 victims who lost their lives in the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. It also expresses condolences to the victims' families and friends, and pledges support for the...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is a special way for the Senate to remember and honor the 17 people who sadly died in a school shooting in Parkland, Florida, in 2018. It also shows support for the families and friends of the victims, and thanks the helpers who took care of everyone.