Bills · S 595
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 595Firearms and explosivesCriminal justice information and records
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to streamline and enhance the federal government's approach to reducing gun violence. If passed, it would create a central hub for all federal activities related to gun violence prevention, which could lead to more effective programs, better data collection, and more informed policy decisions. This could mean a more organized response to incidents of gun violence, better support for affected communities, and clearer information for the public on prevention strategies.
If the bill doesn't pass, the current fragmented approach to gun violence prevention across various federal agencies would likely continue. This could mean ongoing challenges in coordinating efforts, identifying data gaps, and developing comprehensive, evidence-based solutions. The bill seeks to address the perceived lack of a unified strategy, so its failure would mean that this challenge remains unaddressed at a federal level.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice, led by a Director.
Creates a dedicated federal body solely focused on coordinating and improving gun violence prevention efforts.
PROVISION 02
Directs the new office to coordinate all existing federal gun violence prevention programs and services, including the national background check system.
Aims to eliminate redundancies and improve the effectiveness of current government initiatives by creating a unified strategy.
PROVISION 03
Requires the office to evaluate existing laws and programs, identify data gaps, develop research agendas, and recommend new policies to Congress and the President.
This ensures a data-driven approach to policy development and continuous improvement in prevention strategies.
PROVISION 04
Tasks the office with public education campaigns on secure firearm storage and suicide prevention, and assisting communities with crisis response after gun violence incidents.
Directly addresses public awareness and provides practical support to communities experiencing trauma from gun violence.
PROVISION 05
Establishes an Advisory Council including various government officials and at least 12 non-government experts, such as gun violence survivors and health professionals.
Ensures a broad range of perspectives and expertise informs the office's strategies and recommendations.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Connecticut
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
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DEM 8 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in Senate
FEB 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 595
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
Senate BillS 595Firearms and explosivesCriminal justice information and records
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
8
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