Bills · HR 4882
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4882Health
Gun Safety Board and Research Act
INTRO AUG 5· LAST ACTION AUG 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is important because it proposes a dedicated, scientifically-driven approach to understanding and addressing firearm violence, which remains a significant public health and safety concern. If passed, it would establish a centralized body to conduct and fund research, aiming to move beyond political rhetoric to evidence-based solutions.
Without this bill, research into gun violence may remain fragmented or underfunded, and public education efforts could lack a unified, scientifically backed approach. By creating this board, the bill aims to provide comprehensive data and expert recommendations that could inform more effective policies at all levels of government, potentially leading to a reduction in various forms of firearm violence and its associated societal costs. Voters should care because it represents an attempt to use scientific inquiry to tackle a complex issue that impacts communities nationwide.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Gun Safety Board within the Department of Health and Human Services.
This creates a new dedicated federal body specifically tasked with researching and informing policies related to firearm violence.
PROVISION 02
Requires the board to establish a grant program, using at least half of its funds, to support research on firearm violence reduction and public education.
This provision directs significant funding towards external research and public awareness initiatives, expanding the scope of understanding and outreach.
PROVISION 03
Mandates annual publication of policy and funding recommendations, a list of needed research topics, and findings on the efficacy of existing and proposed laws related to firearm violence reduction.
This ensures ongoing scientific guidance for federal, state, and local policymakers and provides transparency to the public about research priorities and legislative impacts.
PROVISION 04
Specifies a 22-member board composition, including experts from public health, law enforcement, mental health, trauma surgery, the firearm industry, victims' representatives, and various federal agencies.
The diverse membership aims to ensure a broad range of perspectives and expertise are included in the board's research and recommendations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
28
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAUG 5
Introduced in House
AUG 5
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4882
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedAug 5, 2025
Last actionAug 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025
House BillHR 4882Health
Gun Safety Board and Research Act
INTRODUCED AUG 5, 2025· LAST ACTION AUG 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
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