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US SB1466

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Edward Markey

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Federal Advisory Council to Support Victims of Gun Violence, led by the Department of Health and Human Services, with members including Cabinet secretaries, agency heads, 2-5 gun violence victims, and 2-5 victim assistance professionals

  • Requires the Council to survey victims and professionals, conduct literature reviews of assistance programs, and assess compensation funds established after mass shootings to identify best practices

  • Mandates dissemination of resources to help victims with medical, financial, educational, housing, mental health, legal, and government benefit needs through a public website and hard copies distributed to Congress, Social Security offices, state agencies, and attorneys general

  • Requires an initial report within 180 days of enactment and a follow-up report within 2 years, both submitted to congressional committees and state agencies and made publicly available online

  • The Council terminates 5 years after enactment and no additional funds are authorized; the Federal Advisory Committee Act does not apply

Legislative Description

Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

Crime and law enforcement

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

4/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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