Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025

# Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would create a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Executive Branch of the federal government. The office would be responsible for coordinating gun violence prevention efforts across federal agencies, conducting research on gun violence, and developing policy recommendations. It would be staffed by a director and other personnel, with its own dedicated budget and authority to work with existing agencies like the Department of Justice. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily affect federal government operations and policy-making rather than directly imposing new regulations on the public. However, its work could influence future gun-related policies and legislation.

The office would have authority to study gun violence causes, gather data, coordinate between agencies, and advise the President and Congress on prevention strategies. The bill includes provisions for congressional oversight of the office's activities and budget allocation. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (S 595, 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full floor vote in the Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Christopher Murphy, a Democrat from Connecticut.