Bill > HR4882

This bill establishes a Gun Safety Board within the Department of Health and Human Services, composed of 22 members with diverse expertise including public health, mental health, law enforcement, firearm manufacturing, and victim representation, along with representatives from various federal agencies. The Board's primary responsibilities include conducting and funding original research on firearm violence reduction, providing annual policy recommendations, identifying research gaps, and evaluating the effectiveness of existing and proposed legislation in addressing various aspects of gun violence such as domestic violence, suicide, mass shootings, hate crimes, and unintentional shootings. The Board members will serve staggered 4-year terms, receive compensation and travel expenses, meet at least monthly, and be chaired by a member designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The bill authorizes $5 million in funding for the first two fiscal years and $25 million annually thereafter, with a specific provision ensuring that existing federal gun violence research funding is not diverted to support this new Board. The goal is to create a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to understanding and reducing gun violence through research, public education, and evidence-based policy recommendations.

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