To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressHR-1478House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 10, 2017

Summary

Gun Violence Research Act This bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 to eliminate the prohibition on the Department of Health and Human Services using federal funds to advocate or promote gun control.

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Timeline

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1956-1957)

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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