Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-05T14:30:09Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5010 Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5010

Bill 118 hr 5010, also known as the Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of gun violence in the country. The bill recognizes gun violence as a public health emergency and seeks to allocate resources and funding towards researching and preventing gun-related injuries and deaths.

The bill calls for the establishment of a National Gun Violence Research Program within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct research on the causes and effects of gun violence. It also directs the Department of Health and Human Services to develop strategies for preventing gun violence and promoting gun safety.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve data collection and reporting on gun violence incidents, as well as enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing the issue. It also includes provisions for community-based violence prevention programs and initiatives to support survivors of gun violence. Overall, the Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act seeks to take a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to addressing the complex issue of gun violence in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 5010

Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to report on the effects of gun violence on public health and the status of any actions taken to address these effects. The report must include specified elements, including the impact of gun violence on communities, the effectiveness of certain intervention programs and policies, and data on the types of firearms involved in incidents of gun violence.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5010

Bill HR 5010 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5010 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HR 5010's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 28, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5010

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5010

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Community life and organization

- Congressional oversight

- Crime prevention

- Crime victims

- Criminal justice information and records

- Firearms and explosives

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Health personnel

- Mental health

- Racial and ethnic relations

- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5010

Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to submit to the Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.