National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5622

119th Congress

National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 30, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Danny K. Davis

Representative

Democratic

IL-7

Cosponsors

12

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill reauthorizes federal grants to youth organizations like the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and FFA to establish pilot projects that will expand their programs in rural areas and small towns. The goal is to provide more opportunities for young people in these communities.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill reauthorizes federal grants to youth organizations like the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and FFA to establish pilot projects that will expand their programs in rural areas and small towns. The goal is to provide more opportunities for young people in these communities.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Youth Lead ActThis bill reauthorizes through FY2028 National Institute of Food and Agriculture grants to the Girl Scouts of the USA, the Boy Scouts of America, the National 4–H Council, and the National FFA Organization. These grants must be used to establish pilot projects to expand the programs carried out by the organizations in rural areas and small towns.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reauthorizes grants from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to expand youth programs in rural areas and small towns
Provides funding for pilot projects run by the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H, and the National FFA Organization
Aims to give more young people in rural communities access to the educational and leadership opportunities offered by these organizations

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would benefit young people living in rural areas and small towns by increasing their access to programs run by major youth organizations. It could lead to the creation of new local chapters and expanded activities, providing more opportunities for skill-building, community service, and personal development.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Related Subjects

Agricultural education

Federally chartered organizations

National and community service

Rural conditions and development

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5622, 119th Congress (2025). "National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5622