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Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2837| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (50)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025, establishes a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence, with the Department of Health and Human Services serving as the lead agency. The Council's membership will include various federal agency heads, along with 2 to 5 victims of gun violence and 2 to 5 victim assistance professionals appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The legislation broadly defines "gun violence" to encompass various incidents, including suicide, homicide, domestic violence, hate crimes, mass shootings, and unintentional shootings, as well as threats or exposure to such acts. A "victim of gun violence" includes individuals wounded, threatened, or who witnessed an act, as well as relatives, classmates, coworkers, or associates of those killed or injured. The Advisory Council is charged with several key duties, including surveying victims and professionals to understand their needs, reviewing existing programs to identify effective practices, and assessing compensation funds for mass shooting victims. It will also identify, promote, coordinate, and disseminate information and resources to help victims address their medical, financial, educational, workplace, housing, transportation, mental health, and legal needs, as well as access government programs. This crucial information will be made available online and distributed in hard copy to Members of Congress, Social Security Administration field offices, and relevant state agencies for health, education, and legal offices. The Council must prepare an initial report within 180 days, followed by a follow-up report two years later, detailing best practices, identifying gaps in support, and recommending any necessary legislative authority. Furthermore, the Council will establish a public input process, conducting outreach to entities and individuals, including those from communities disproportionately affected by gun violence, to gather recommendations for improving victim support. The Advisory Council is set to terminate five years after the bill's enactment, and no additional funds are authorized for its implementation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2585
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1560
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3962
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1466
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2585
    Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1560
    Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3962
    Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023


  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1466
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1466: Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2837| House 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
This bill, titled the Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025, establishes a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence, with the Department of Health and Human Services serving as the lead agency. The Council's membership will include various federal agency heads, along with 2 to 5 victims of gun violence and 2 to 5 victim assistance professionals appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The legislation broadly defines "gun violence" to encompass various incidents, including suicide, homicide, domestic violence, hate crimes, mass shootings, and unintentional shootings, as well as threats or exposure to such acts. A "victim of gun violence" includes individuals wounded, threatened, or who witnessed an act, as well as relatives, classmates, coworkers, or associates of those killed or injured. The Advisory Council is charged with several key duties, including surveying victims and professionals to understand their needs, reviewing existing programs to identify effective practices, and assessing compensation funds for mass shooting victims. It will also identify, promote, coordinate, and disseminate information and resources to help victims address their medical, financial, educational, workplace, housing, transportation, mental health, and legal needs, as well as access government programs. This crucial information will be made available online and distributed in hard copy to Members of Congress, Social Security Administration field offices, and relevant state agencies for health, education, and legal offices. The Council must prepare an initial report within 180 days, followed by a follow-up report two years later, detailing best practices, identifying gaps in support, and recommending any necessary legislative authority. Furthermore, the Council will establish a public input process, conducting outreach to entities and individuals, including those from communities disproportionately affected by gun violence, to gather recommendations for improving victim support. The Advisory Council is set to terminate five years after the bill's enactment, and no additional funds are authorized for its implementation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2585
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1560
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3962
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1466
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2585
    Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1560
    Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3962
    Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2023


  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1466
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dwight Evans

Dwight Evans

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (50)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-1466: Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted