Bill · S. 1466· Senate(119-S-1466)
Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence within the federal government. The council includes various federal agency leaders, appointed victims of gun violence, and victim assistance professionals. Its main duties are to assess the needs of victims, review past programs, and promote best practices for helping victims. The council must also compile information and reports regarding resources, services, and legal redress options for the public and Congress. The legislation explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Act. Finally, the advisory council will officially terminate five years after the bill is enacted.
Yes
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+3
The bill promotes resources to help victims maintain their mental health and emotional well-being.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The council aims to help victims access medical and accessibility resources.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill creates a federal advisory council to assess and report on victim needs publicly.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Comprehensive Information and Resources: Under section 3(c)(2), the Advisory Council is required to identify, promote, coordinate, and disseminate information and resources to help victims of gun violence meet their medical, financial, educational, housing, and mental health needs. This is a positive step because it helps victims easily find government programs and services they may be entitled to receive.
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Inclusion of Direct Public Input: Under section 3(c)(5), the Advisory Council must establish a process to collect public input, specifically conducting outreach to victims, assistance professionals, and communities disproportionately affected by gun violence. This ensures that the real-world experiences and needs of affected individuals help shape the council's recommendations and resources.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No New Funding Authorized for Support Services: Under section 3(e), the bill explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the Act. This means that while the council will study needs and compile reports, the text provides no new financial resources or direct monetary assistance to help victims actually pay for medical care, housing, or other necessities.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Improves Mental Health Access+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 6/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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