This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
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Unlikely to pass
While the bill has several cosponsors, it is currently supported only by Democrats and faces a difficult path in a divided Congress.
How we got here
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S. 1893 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
This bill creates a new group called the Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence. The group will include leaders from several government agencies, like the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, along with victims and professional counselors.
The council will gather information on the best ways to help people affected by gun violence. This includes help with medical bills, finding a place to live, mental health support, and legal advice. They will also look at how money is given out after mass shootings to see if there are better ways to get funds to those who need them.
All the information the council finds will be put on a public website and sent to schools, doctors, and government offices across the country. The goal is to make sure victims and their families know exactly what government benefits and services they can use to help them recover.
The bill defines victims broadly to include not just those who were shot, but also people who were threatened, witnessed a shooting, or are family members and coworkers of victims. This ensures more people can get the information and support they need.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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Apr 10, 2025Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
