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Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act

Introduced: July 27, 2023 Introduced by: Kelly, Robin L. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 27, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 27, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 

What's happening now July 28, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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