What is the current status of S 595?

S 595 is currently: Introduced.

S 595 was sponsored by Chris Murphy (D), Sen.

Create Office for Gun Violence Prevention

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

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Senate

House

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law EnforcementAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsDepartment of JusticeExecutive agency funding and structureFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigations

Why This Matters

This bill establishes an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice to coordinate efforts to reduce gun violence.

If you care about reducing gun violence, this bill aims to create a focused effort to tackle the issue.

Who this affects

victims of gun violence · firearm owners · communities impacted by gun violence

What changes is this bill making?

1The new office will focus on reducing gun violence through coordinated efforts across various federal agencies.
2It will evaluate existing laws and programs to find ways to improve gun violence prevention strategies.
3The office will educate the public about safe firearm storage and suicide prevention methods.
4An advisory council will help guide the office's actions and ensure community needs are addressed.

Read the detailed summary

Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025This bill establishes an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Office of Legal Policy. Among its duties, the office must coordinate various gun violence prevention efforts that are administered by DOJ, recommend policy options to promote evidence-based gun violence prevention strategies, and promote related data collection.

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Create Office for Gun Violence Prevention

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Why This Matters

This bill establishes an Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice to coordinate efforts to reduce gun violence.

If you care about reducing gun violence, this bill aims to create a focused effort to tackle the issue.

Who this affects

victims of gun violence · firearm owners · communities impacted by gun violence

What changes is this bill making?

1The new office will focus on reducing gun violence through coordinated efforts across various federal agencies.
2It will evaluate existing laws and programs to find ways to improve gun violence prevention strategies.
3The office will educate the public about safe firearm storage and suicide prevention methods.
4An advisory council will help guide the office's actions and ensure community needs are addressed.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document

Last changed 1 month ago · checked hourly