House Bill 5161
115th Congress(2017-2018)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 5, 2018
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House
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Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5161
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Robin Kelly
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires the Surgeon General to report annually to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health and the status of actions taken to address those effects.
March 5, 2018
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03/09/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/05/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/05/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
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