IL HR1349

Firearm-related deaths in the United States totaled approximately 34,000, including 21,175 suicides, 11,208 homicides, 505 accidental deaths, and 281 deaths of undetermined intent, with 1,117 deaths occurring in Illinois.

Chicago experienced 2,988 shooting victims in 2015 and 1,523 victims through mid-2016, with monthly death rates in 2016 exceeding the same periods in 2015.

Congress has blocked federal funding for CDC research on gun violence causes and prevention strategies since 1996.

Urges the 114th Congress to appropriate funding allowing the CDC to recognize and study gun violence as a public health crisis.

Commends the American Medical Association for officially recognizing gun violence as a public health crisis requiring federal government action.