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Gun Safety Board and Research Act

USA119th CongressHR-4882| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Gun Safety Board and Research Act establishes a Gun Safety Board under the Secretary of Health and Human Services within one year of enactment. This Board is primarily tasked with conducting original research into firearm violence reduction and establishing a grant program. The grant program will fund further research and public education on the causes, effects, and reduction methods of firearm violence. The Board must dedicate at least half of its appropriated funds to these grants. Annually, it will publish policy and funding recommendations , identify subject areas needing additional scientific research, and assess the efficacy of existing and proposed laws in reducing various forms of firearm violence. These forms include domestic violence, suicide, mass shootings, hate crimes, and the broader socioeconomic impacts of chronic gun violence, with findings made available in the Federal Register and on a public website. Comprising 22 members appointed by the Secretary, the Board will include diverse expertise from public health, mental health, law enforcement, firearm manufacturing, and victims of firearm violence, alongside representatives from various federal agencies. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 for each of the first two fiscal years and $25,000,000 annually thereafter to carry out its provisions. Importantly, it prohibits the reduction of other federal gun violence research funds to support this Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4177
Gun Safety Board and Research Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5273
Gun Safety Board and Research Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9962
Gun Safety Board and Research Act
Aug 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4177
    Gun Safety Board and Research Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5273
    Gun Safety Board and Research Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9962
    Gun Safety Board and Research Act


  • August 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Gun Safety Board and Research Act

USA119th CongressHR-4882| House 
| Updated: 8/5/2025
The Gun Safety Board and Research Act establishes a Gun Safety Board under the Secretary of Health and Human Services within one year of enactment. This Board is primarily tasked with conducting original research into firearm violence reduction and establishing a grant program. The grant program will fund further research and public education on the causes, effects, and reduction methods of firearm violence. The Board must dedicate at least half of its appropriated funds to these grants. Annually, it will publish policy and funding recommendations , identify subject areas needing additional scientific research, and assess the efficacy of existing and proposed laws in reducing various forms of firearm violence. These forms include domestic violence, suicide, mass shootings, hate crimes, and the broader socioeconomic impacts of chronic gun violence, with findings made available in the Federal Register and on a public website. Comprising 22 members appointed by the Secretary, the Board will include diverse expertise from public health, mental health, law enforcement, firearm manufacturing, and victims of firearm violence, alongside representatives from various federal agencies. The bill authorizes $5,000,000 for each of the first two fiscal years and $25,000,000 annually thereafter to carry out its provisions. Importantly, it prohibits the reduction of other federal gun violence research funds to support this Act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4177
Gun Safety Board and Research Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5273
Gun Safety Board and Research Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9962
Gun Safety Board and Research Act
Aug 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 5, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4177
    Gun Safety Board and Research Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5273
    Gun Safety Board and Research Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9962
    Gun Safety Board and Research Act


  • August 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 5, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mark DeSaulnier

Mark DeSaulnier

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted