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HRES 1404118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Expressing support for keeping guns out of classrooms.

Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
Jul 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Aug 2, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Executive Summary

House Resolution 1404, introduced in the 118th Congress, expresses support for keeping guns out of classrooms. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration. The bill falls under the policy area of Crime and Law Enforcement and aims to address concerns related to firearms in educational settings. The resolution did not advance beyond committee referral and is currently listed as failed or expired. No full text or detailed summary is available for this resolution.

Bottom Line

H.Res. 1404 is a non-binding resolution supporting the exclusion of guns from classrooms, which did not progress past committee referral and is now expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The resolution expresses support for keeping guns out of classrooms.
  • It was referred to two House committees with jurisdiction over education and judiciary matters.
  • The resolution did not advance and is currently classified as failed or expired.
Who Benefits?

['Students and educators in K-12 and higher education settings', 'Educational institutions concerned with school safety', 'Agencies involved in education and law enforcement oversight']

Potential Concerns

['As a resolution, it does not carry the force of law and thus has limited direct impact on policy enforcement.', 'Lack of detailed provisions or implementation mechanisms limits clarity on how support would translate into action.', 'No funding or enforcement authority is specified, which may affect practical outcomes.']

Political Context

The resolution was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to committees responsible for education and judiciary issues. It addresses ongoing legislative discussions about school safety and gun control but did not receive further action or passage. The absence of a detailed summary or text limits insight into specific legislative intent or provisions.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['May influence public discourse and legislative priorities related to school safety and gun control.', 'Could serve as a symbolic statement supporting existing or future policies restricting firearms in educational settings.', 'Potentially impacts advocacy groups and stakeholders engaged in education and gun policy debates.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

The absence of full bill text and an official summary limits comprehensive analysis. As a non-binding resolution, H.Res. 1404 does not create enforceable law but signals congressional sentiment on firearms in classrooms. Transparency would be improved by providing detailed legislative language and clarifying intended actions or recommendations.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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