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HR 5622119th CongressIn Committee
National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025
Introduced: Sep 30, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-North Carolina)
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareTechnology & Innovation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025 establishes a coordinated federal research program to study gun violence causes, consequences, and prevention strategies, repeals longstanding restrictions on federal funding for gun violence research, and authorizes appropriations for agencies to conduct studies and develop voluntary gun safety standards.
Key Points
- 1Repeals provisions that previously restricted federal agencies from funding gun violence research
- 2Creates interdisciplinary research centers to investigate gun violence through public health and safety lens
- 3Mandates development of voluntary consensus standards for gun safety technology and practices
Impact Areas
Public health researchers and institutionsCommunities disproportionately affected by gun violenceFederal agencies conducting gun violence researchGun safety technology developers
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