arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

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.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
Status: Introduced
Civic Will
Checking votes...
I support
I oppose
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4883
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2025-08-05
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure — full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source—always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-3-pro-preview
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local Gun Violence Reduction Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4883.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Security Health Local Government