This bill requires the federal government to study the public health impacts of gun violence and the effectiveness of programs and policies to address it. It aims to better understand how gun violence affects communities and what can be done about it.
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires the federal government to study the public health impacts of gun violence and the effectiveness of programs and policies to address it. It aims to better understand how gun violence affects communities and what can be done about it.
Last updated: 12/30/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act</strong></p><p>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.</p><p> </p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control to report on the public health effects of gun violence
Requires the report to cover the impact on different communities, the effectiveness of intervention programs, and data on the types of firearms involved
Focuses on using data and research to inform efforts to address the public health crisis of gun violence
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If passed, this bill would provide policymakers and the public with more comprehensive information about the scope and nature of gun violence as a public health issue. This could inform future legislation and policies aimed at reducing gun violence and supporting affected communities.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Health
Related Subjects
Child health
Community life and organization
Congressional oversight
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health personnel
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Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
5010, 119th Congress (2025). "Farm Credit Adjustment Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5010
