Bill > S951

This bill establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Department of Justice. The Director of the Office, appointed by the Attorney General, will be responsible for coordinating and integrating the various federal agencies and programs related to gun violence prevention. The key provisions of the bill include: establishing the Office and the Director role, defining the duties of the Director (such as evaluating existing laws and programs, making policy recommendations, addressing data gaps, and conducting public education campaigns), creating an Advisory Council with representatives from relevant federal agencies and community stakeholders, and authorizing appropriations to carry out the Act. Overall, the bill aims to take a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing gun violence in the United States.