H.R. 1478 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Gun Violence Research Act
H.R. 1478 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 9, 2017, sponsored by Stephanie N. Murphy with 174 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 174
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Stephanie N. Murphy (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 167 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 10, 2017)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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