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Database for Local Gun Violence Laws and Effectiveness Tracking

This Act mandates the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish and maintain a database searchable by State and local government units. This database will collect information from local governments (cities, counties) regarding their enacted laws aimed at reducing gun violence and the measured success of these laws. This initiative allows local authorities to evaluate which legal solutions are effective.
Key points
Database Creation: The CDC (under HHS) must establish a database to collect information on local gun violence prevention laws.
Effectiveness Data: Local governments must submit data on gun violence and death rates both before and after the law or ordinance took effect.
Accessibility: The database will be searchable by any State or local unit of government.
Congressional Reports: The Secretary of HHS will submit biennial reports to Congress summarizing which local laws have been successful.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4883
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2025-08-05