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MI SR0141
Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges Congress to lift the existing prohibition on federally funded scientific research on gun violence causes and public health effects
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Cites a 1996 law that bars public funds from advocating or promoting gun control, which has been interpreted as blocking gun violence research funding for over two decades
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Argues that lack of research prevents public health professionals from defining gun violence problems and developing preventive interventions
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Requests Congress to appropriate funds specifically for conducting gun violence research
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to urge the Congress of the United States to lift the existing prohibition against publicly funded scientific research on the causes of gun violence and its effects on public health and to appropriate funds for the purpose of conducting such research.
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Government Operations
3/13/2018