H.R. 4573

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Gun Violence Research Act of 2017

Introduced 12/6/2017•115th Congress•House

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

12/8/2017 • House

Summary

Gun Violence Research Act of 2017

This bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, with respect to the prohibition on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) using funds to advocate or promote gun control. The bill declares that this prohibition does not restrict HHS funding for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect.

The Surgeon General must report annually on the effects of gun violence on public health, including mental health, and the status of actions taken to address those effects. HHS must report on the effects of gun violence on public health in minority communities.

Introduced in House • 12/6/2017

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health

Congressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency medical services and trauma careExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedical researchMental healthMinority healthResearch administration and fundingViolent crime