A Democratic bill with 30 Democratic cosponsors · See all 32 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025. It was introduced in the Senate on July 29, 2025. The bill authorizes the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These funds are meant for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. Specifically, it authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031. This funding is in addition to any other amounts authorized to be appropriated for that purpose.
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- Scored +8
Does this put more money into scientific research?
The bill explicitly allocates significant federal funding towards scientific and public health research initiatives.
- Scored +8
Does this put more money into medical research?
The legislation provides substantial dedicated funding for CDC research on firearms safety and gun violence prevention.
- Scored +5
Would children be better off under this?
Research into gun violence prevention aims to improve safety outcomes that heavily impact children and youth.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes $50 million annually in additional federal appropriations for CDC research.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section authorizes $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This funding is designated for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention, which could benefit the public by providing new insights into these issues.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens 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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — Research into gun violence prevention aims to improve safety outcomes that heavily impact children and youth. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Urban areas often experience higher concentrations of gun violence and stand to benefit from public health research into prevention. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Young adults experience disproportionate rates of firearm-related incidents and could benefit from prevention research insights. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Communities of color disproportionately affected by gun violence may benefit from targeted public health research and interventions. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Lower-income communities often experience higher rates of gun violence and could benefit from evidence-based prevention strategies. Would students be better off under this? — School safety research initiatives supported by the bill can contribute to safer educational environments. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Research into reducing community gun violence can positively impact Hispanic populations living in urban areas.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into scientific research? — The bill explicitly allocates significant federal funding towards scientific and public health research initiatives.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into medical research? — The legislation provides substantial dedicated funding for CDC research on firearms safety and gun violence prevention.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns? — By funding research into gun violence prevention, the bill lays the groundwork for potential future policy measures regarding firearms.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes $50 million annually in additional federal appropriations for CDC research.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal funding and involvement through the CDC into firearms safety research.
- 7/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 32 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Tammy BaldwinDemocrat · Wisconsin
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Lisa Blunt RochesterDemocrat · Delaware
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Tammy DuckworthDemocrat · Illinois
John FettermanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Ruben GallegoDemocrat · Arizona
Mazie HironoDemocrat · Hawaii
Martin HeinrichDemocrat · New Mexico
Amy KlobucharDemocrat · Minnesota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Christopher MurphyDemocrat · Connecticut
Jeff MerkleyDemocrat · Oregon
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Bernie SandersIndependent · Vermont
Charles SchumerDemocrat · New York
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Brian SchatzDemocrat · Hawaii
Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota
Elissa SlotkinDemocrat · Michigan
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon
Peter WelchDemocrat · Vermont
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts