Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 1699 Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1699

Bill 118 hr 1699, also known as the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023, aims to establish an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice. The purpose of this office is to coordinate federal efforts to prevent gun violence and promote gun safety measures.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which include conducting research on gun violence, developing evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence, and providing technical assistance to states and localities in implementing gun violence prevention programs.

Additionally, the bill authorizes funding for the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to carry out its duties, including grants to states and localities for gun violence prevention initiatives. The bill also requires the office to submit annual reports to Congress on its activities and the effectiveness of its programs. Overall, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023 seeks to address the issue of gun violence in the United States through a coordinated and evidence-based approach at the federal level.

Congressional Summary of HR 1699

Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023

This bill establishes an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Policy.

Among its duties, the office must coordinate various gun violence prevention efforts that are administered by the Department of Justice, recommend policy options to promote evidence-based gun violence prevention strategies, and promote related data collection.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1699

Bill HR 1699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2023. Bill HR 1699 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 22, 2023. Bill HR 1699's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1699

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Total Number of Cosponsors

184

Democrat Cosponsors

184

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Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1699

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1699

Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2023To establish the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, and for other purposes.

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