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H.R. 1478

Referred to Committee

Gun Violence Research Act

Introduced 3/9/2017•115th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

3/10/2017 • House

Summary

Gun Violence Research Act

This bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 to eliminate the prohibition on the Department of Health and Human Services using federal funds to advocate or promote gun control.

Introduced in House • 3/9/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
AppropriationsCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Department of Health and Human ServicesExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchResearch administration and fundingViolent crime

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (175)

Party Breakdown

168
Democrats
7
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7]

Democrat • FL-7

Sponsored 3/9/2017

Cosponsors (174)

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Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]

D-FL-20

Joined 4/6/2017

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Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]

D-OH-13

Joined 4/6/2017

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

March 9, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee Review

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House3/9/2017

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors174