Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025

# Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025 would authorize federal funding for research into the causes, prevention, and effects of gun violence. Currently, federal restrictions limit the amount of research the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) can conduct on this topic. If passed, this bill would remove or expand those limitations, allowing these agencies to study gun violence using the same scientific methods they use to research other public health issues like disease or traffic safety. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect public health researchers, gun violence prevention advocates, and organizations interested in understanding gun-related injuries and deaths.

It would enable federal health agencies to conduct comprehensive studies on topics such as risk factors for gun violence, effectiveness of prevention strategies, and impacts on communities. The bill does not restrict gun ownership or impose new regulations on firearms—it solely focuses on funding research to better understand the problem. **Current Status** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the Senate. Committee members will review and discuss the proposal before deciding whether to move it forward for consideration by the full chamber.