Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025

Overview: HR 4821, the "Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025", was introduced in the House on July 29, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to provide funding and support for research on the causes and prevention of gun violence in the United States.

Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct and support research on the causes, consequences, and prevention of gun violence.
- Appropriates $50 million annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to the CDC for this research.
- Requires the CDC to submit annual reports to Congress on the research activities and findings.

Affected Parties and Impacts: The CDC and other research institutions will receive funding and be able to expand their work on gun violence prevention. The findings from this research may inform future policy decisions and interventions to address gun violence.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced in the House and is currently awaiting further action, such as committee referral and hearings.