Gun Violence Research Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 6, 2017)
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.
What just happenedDec 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseDec 6, 2017
- Dec 8, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Dec 6, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Dec 6, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House