Gun Violence Research Act

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Bill Number

HR 1478

Introduced

Mar 9, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

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

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Summary

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.

Actions

Mar 10, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 9, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 9, 2017

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1956-1957)
Mar 9, 2017

Introduced in House

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