What does Preamble of HR 5622 do?

This bill establishes a coordinated national research program. The program will examine the nature, causes, consequences, and prevention of violence and unintended injury and death. The research will relate to gun ownership, use, and trafficking.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5622 do?

This bill is formally titled the National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 5622 do?

This section outlines findings related to gun violence in the United States. It states that more individuals have died from gunshots in the U.S. in the last 50 years than in all U.S. wars combined. The rate of gun violence deaths in the U.S. is significantly higher than in other high-income nations. Guns were involved in a majority of homicides and suicides in 2023, resulting in over 45,000 deaths. Gun violence disproportionately impacts communities of color, with Black Americans facing a significantly higher risk of death compared to White Americans. Restrictions on federal funding for gun violence research, dating back to 1996, have led to underfunding of this research area. Research on gun violence is described as not constituting advocacy for or against gun control policies. The section concludes that more research and data are needed to develop effective strategies to reduce gun-related injury and death.

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 5622 do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. The term 'Director' refers to the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. The definition of 'institution of higher education' is derived from section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965. The term 'Program' refers to the National Gun Violence Research Program established under section 5.

What does RESEARCH AND DATA RESTRICTIONS REPEAL. of HR 5622 do?

This section repeals certain restrictions on data related to gun traces. Specifically, it amends several appropriations acts from 2005 to 2012, removing provisos that limited the scope of data collection and analysis by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The amendments strike phrases like 'beginning in fiscal year [year] and thereafter' and 'with respect to any fiscal year' from these provisos. The section also allows the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, to use funds to conduct or support research on gun violence.

What does RESEARCH PROGRAM. of HR 5622 do?

This section establishes the "National Gun Violence Research Program" to improve public health and safety through research on gun violence. The President, through the Director, is responsible for developing and implementing this program in collaboration with covered agencies. Program activities include awarding grants for gun violence research, supporting joint agency projects, establishing research centers, and providing education and training. An Interagency Working Group will oversee the program's planning, management, and coordination, and will develop a strategic plan. An Advisory Committee will assess the program’s management, activities, and whether its priorities are effective. Covered agencies include the National Science Foundation, the National Institute for Standards and Technology, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Institute of Justice. The Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy can designate other Federal agencies as covered agencies. A total of $200,000 is authorized for appropriation each fiscal year from 2026 through 2031 to carry out this section.

What does AGENCY ACTIVITIES. of HR 5622 do?

This section directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to award grants for multidisciplinary research on gun violence, including its nature, causes, and consequences. The NSF is also authorized to establish 'National Center for Violence Research Grants' to support related research and education activities. The Secretary of Commerce is tasked with promoting the development of voluntary consensus gun safety technical standards through a program involving outreach, research, and standard reference material. The bill explicitly prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from establishing or enforcing mandatory gun safety standards. The Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to award grants for research into gun violence prevention. The Department of Justice is directed to conduct or sponsor research on gun violence and to develop protocols for researchers to access gun trace data. The Attorney General is required to share Firearms Trace System data with researchers within one year of enactment, following established ethical protocols.

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National Gun Violence Research Act of 2025 — HR. 5622

Last updated: 9/30/2025 · Introduced: 9/30/2025

Author: Valerie Foushee (D-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a National Gun Violence Research Program to coordinate and fund research on gun violence prevention, causes, and consequences.
It repeals restrictions on federal funding and data access related to gun violence research, including allowing the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Department of Health and Human Services to conduct or support such research.
The National Science Foundation, Department of Commerce, Department of Health and Human Services, and Department of Justice are directed to conduct or support specific research activities related to gun violence, including grant programs and data sharing with researchers.

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