HR 563 118th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Congressional oversight Criminal justice information and records Firearms and explosives Government studies and investigations Internet, web applications, social media Violent crime

Identifying Mass Shooters Act

Introduced: January 26, 2023 Introduced by: Mfume, Kweisi Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov

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Jan 26, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 26, 2023

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Identifying Mass Shooters Act

This bill requires the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to report to Congress on the content patterns used by mass shooters through online platforms and social media channels.

Additionally, the bill directs the NIJ to solicit applications for research grants on any items for further study that are identified in the report.

Finally, the bill requires the NIJ to submit findings and federal legislative recommendations to Congress.

What's happening now January 26, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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