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HOUSE 563118th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Recognizing Vice Admiral Sean Buck for his 44 years of exemplary service to his country and his home State of Indiana.

Last Action
6/30/2023

Actions

  • 2023-01-26Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2023-01-26Introduced in House
  • 2023-01-26Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2023-01-26 (00)

Identifying Mass Shooters Act

This bill requires the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) to report to Congress on the content patterns used by mass shooters through online platforms and social media channels.

Additionally, the bill directs the NIJ to solicit applications for research grants on any items for further study that are identified in the report.

Finally, the bill requires the NIJ to submit findings and federal legislative recommendations to Congress.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ)
  • Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
  • Seth Moulton (D-MA)
  • André Carson (D-IN)
  • Dwight Evans (D-PA)
  • Katie Porter (D-CA)
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)
  • Shontel Brown (D-OH)
  • Haley Stevens (D-MI)
  • Juan Vargas (D-CA)
  • Steve Cohen (D-TN)
  • Donald Payne (D-NJ)
  • Nikema Williams (D-GA)
  • Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO)
  • Robin Kelly (D-IL)
  • Stacey Plaskett (D-VI)
  • Jared Moskowitz (D-FL)
  • BETTY MCCOLLUM (D-MN)
  • Glenn Ivey (D-MD)
  • Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Violent crime
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