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Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023

12/12/2023, 5:15 AM

Summary of Bill S 1026

Bill 118 s 1026, also known as the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the issue of gun violence through research and data analysis. The bill seeks to provide funding for research on gun violence prevention strategies, including the impact of gun control laws, mental health interventions, and community-based programs.

If passed, the bill would allocate resources to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct research on the causes and consequences of gun violence in the United States. This research would be used to inform policymakers and the public on evidence-based strategies to reduce gun violence and improve public safety.

Additionally, the bill aims to lift the restrictions that have previously hindered federal agencies from conducting research on gun violence. By allowing for comprehensive research on this issue, policymakers hope to gain a better understanding of the factors contributing to gun violence and develop effective policies to address it. Overall, the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to tackle the complex issue of gun violence through data-driven research and evidence-based solutions. If enacted, this legislation has the potential to inform policy decisions and ultimately save lives by reducing gun violence in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1026

Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct or support research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.

Current Status of Bill S 1026

Bill S 1026 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill S 1026 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2023.  Bill S 1026's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1026

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
58
Democrat Cosponsors
56
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1026

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Crime prevention
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Firearms and explosives
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medical research
- Research administration and funding
- Violent crime

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1026

Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023
Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2023
A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.

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