HR-1478 : Still Just a Bill


Gun Violence Research Act

This bill amends the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 to eliminate the prohibition on the Department of Health and Human Services using federal funds to advocate or promote gun control.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-03-10CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2017-03-09IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2017-03-09IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Stephanie N. Murphy [D] (FL-7)
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Policy Area :

Health
Related Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Medical research
  • Research administration and funding
  • Violent crime
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Department of Health and Human Services

Related Bills

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