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H.R. 5010: Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 27, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jul 27, 2023

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services, in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to report on the effects of gun violence on public health and the status of any actions taken to address these effects. The report must include specified elements, including the impact of gun violence on communities, the effectiveness of certain intervention programs and policies, and data on the types of firearms involved in incidents of gun violence.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

41

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Robin Kelly D-IL SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jul 27, 2023Introduced in the House by Robin Kelly.
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  1. Jul 28, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jul 27, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jul 27, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.