Gun Safety Board and Research Act
Gun Safety: New Research Board and Public Education
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by committee members. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Gun-related bills are often very controversial in Congress. While this bill focuses on research instead of bans, it lacks the broad support needed to pass through a divided House and Senate.
Key Points
- This bill would create a new group called the Gun Safety Board within the Department of Health and Human Services. The board would have 22 members, including experts in public health, mental health, law enforcement, and the gun industry.
- The board's main job is to study how to reduce gun violence and teach the public about its causes. At least half of the board's budget must be used for grants that fund original research and public education programs.
- Every year, the board will publish reports on how well current gun laws are working. They will look at many issues, such as school shootings, domestic violence, and the costs of medical care for people injured by guns.
- The board will also make recommendations to federal and state governments about new laws or funding based on their research. These findings and suggestions will be posted on a public website for everyone to read.
- The plan calls for $5 million in funding for each of the first two years, growing to $25 million per year after that. The bill specifically says this money cannot be taken from other existing gun research programs.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Gun Safety Board and Research Act
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