H.R.3926: Gun Violence Research Act

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced Nov. 4, 2015
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 6, 2015

Bill Cosponsors

87 (All Democrats)

Bill Summary

Gun Violence Research Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to specifically include injuries from gun violence as a research subject for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nothing in the CDC's research authorization may be construed to authorize support for advocacy or promotion of gun control. The CDC must improve the National Violent Death Reporting System, particularly through the voluntary participation of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Nov. 6, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 4, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov. 4, 2015

Introduced in the House by Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.)

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