Bill · H.R. 5622· House(119-HR-5622)
National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Valerie Foushee
- Cosponsors
- - 13 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025 sets up a coordinated national research program to look into the causes, consequences, and prevention of gun violence. It removes past restrictions that blocked federal funding for gun violence research and stopped the sharing of gun trace data. The bill creates an interagency working group and an advisory committee to oversee the research efforts across multiple federal agencies. It authorizes specific funding for agencies like the National Science Foundation, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Justice to award research grants. Additionally, it directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology to help develop voluntary gun safety technical standards without giving them power to enforce mandatory rules.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this put more money into scientific research?+8
The legislation explicitly promotes scientific inquiry by lifting bans and authorizing targeted grants for academic research.
Does this put more money into medical research?+7
The legislation lifts previous restrictions and authorizes significant new federal funding for comprehensive gun violence research.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically addresses the disproportionate impact of gun violence on communities of color.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
Gun industry businesses may face increased scrutiny and research into their operations.
Would gun owners be better off under this?-1
Some gun owners worry that federally funded research could be used to advance restrictive policies affecting firearm access.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-1
Some gun owners and manufacturers express concern that research into gun policies and the firearm industry could lead to increased regulatory burdens.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 4: This section lifts previous restrictions that blocked federal funding for gun violence research and restricted access to gun trace data. This is positive because it allows experts and researchers to finally use federal resources to properly study gun violence and figure out ways to prevent injuries and deaths.
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Section 5(b): This provision creates grants for researchers, establishes interdisciplinary research centers, and provides education and training for students. This is a good thing for communities and students because it builds a qualified workforce dedicated to finding real solutions to gun violence.
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Section 6(d): This part directs the Attorney General and the Department of Health and Human Services to create safe protocols to share Firearms Trace System database information with researchers. This could benefit the public by helping researchers better understand how guns are trafficked and used in crimes, leading to better safety policies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Section 6(a): Under this section, the National Science Foundation is authorized to award grants to study how gun policies affect individuals' ability to use guns for self-defense, hunting, and recreation, as well as the gun industry. Some individuals might view spending taxpayer money on studying the gun industry and gun owner rights as an unnecessary use of federal funds.
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Section 6(b): This section has the National Institute of Standards and Technology promote voluntary consensus gun safety technical standards. While the bill explicitly states the Secretary of Commerce cannot enforce mandatory standards, some groups may worry this research could eventually lead to stricter regulations or burdens on gun manufacturers.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Students+3Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For Young Adults+2Good For Business Owners-1Good For Gun Owners-1
- Healthcare
- Increases Research Funding+7Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Gun Control Measures+2Improves Second Amendment Protections-1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+2Reduces Government Spending-1
- 3/17/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/14/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada