H.R. 224 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.
H.R. 224 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jan 8, 2015, sponsored by Robin L. Kelly with 157 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 8, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 157
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Requires the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to report annually to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health and the status of actions taken to address those effects.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robin L. Kelly (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 157 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 8, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jan 9, 2015)
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