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This bill establishes a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence, which will be composed of high-ranking government officials from various departments and agencies, as well as appointees who are victims of gun violence or victim assistance professionals. The council will be led by the Department of Health and Human Services and have several key responsibilities: surveying victims and professionals about their needs, conducting research on existing assistance programs, assessing compensation fund administration, and developing comprehensive resources to help victims of gun violence. These resources will cover a wide range of support areas, including medical care, mental health services, legal assistance, access to government benefits, and protection from ongoing threats. The council will create a public website and distribute hard copies of information to Congress, federal and state agencies, and various offices. Within 180 days of enactment, the council will prepare a detailed report identifying best practices, resources, and potential legislative gaps, and will submit this report to appropriate committees and state agencies. The Advisory Council is designed to be a temporary body, set to terminate five years after its establishment, and will operate without additional funding. The bill broadly defines "gun violence" to include various scenarios such as suicide, homicide, domestic violence, hate crimes, mass shootings, and unintentional shootings, ensuring a comprehensive approach to supporting victims across different contexts.

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