Bill · S. 595· Senate(119-S-595)
Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 2/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Murphy
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025. It requires the Attorney General to establish the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Office of Legal Policy of the Department of Justice. The head of this office will be a Director appointed by the Attorney General. The office is tasked with coordinating various programs and services related to gun violence prevention, evaluating current laws and programs, and recommending policy options. It also requires the office to conduct education and awareness campaigns, assist communities experiencing gun violence with crisis response, and submit an annual report to Congress. Additionally, the bill establishes an advisory council to consult with the Director and authorizes necessary appropriations.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+6
The bill directs the new office to increase community access to mental health services as part of crisis response.
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill includes education for parents and guardians and targets school-related violence prevention.
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+5
The bill establishes a dedicated office to coordinate federal efforts, evaluate laws, and maximize the efficacy of gun violence prevention programs.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would gun owners be better off under this?-3
The bill mandates public education campaigns directed at firearm owners regarding secure storage and federal laws.
Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?-1
The bill focuses on gun violence prevention rather than opioid-specific interventions.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?-1
The bill focuses on gun violence prevention rather than economic poverty reduction.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Education and Public Awareness: Under Section 3(b)(6), the Director must educate the general public about federal laws and grant programs relating to gun violence prevention, including campaigns directed at firearm owners, parents of minors, and professionals, with a focus on secure firearm storage and suicide prevention. This could help people keep their families and communities safer through better awareness.
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Crisis Response and Support: Under Section 3(b)(7), the Director must assist communities that have experienced gun violence by providing information about and increasing access to mental health services, anti-gun trafficking activities, crisis response training, and suicide services. This directly aids individuals and communities suffering from the trauma of shootings.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Explicit Negative Provisions: The provided text does not contain explicit provisions outlining specific negative outcomes, burdens, or penalties for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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 Children+5Good For Veterans+4Good For Gun Owners-3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+6Improves Opioid Crisis Response-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+5Improves Poverty Reduction-1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice-1
- 3/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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