S. 595: Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025

The bill, known as the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2025, aims to establish an entity within the Department of Justice responsible for addressing gun violence in the United States. The key components of the bill are as follows:

Establishment of the Office

The bill calls for the creation of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, which will be placed within the Office of Legal Policy of the Department of Justice. The Attorney General is tasked with appointing a Director to oversee this office.

Duties of the Office

The Director, working with an Advisory Council, will have several responsibilities:

• Coordination of Programs: The Director will coordinate efforts related to gun violence prevention across various divisions within the Department of Justice and related federal agencies.
• Evaluation: The Office will assess the effectiveness of existing laws, regulations, and federal programs related to gun violence prevention and recommend improvements.
• Policy Recommendations: The Director will suggest legislative and executive actions to promote evidence-based strategies for preventing gun violence.
• Data Collection: The Office will identify gaps in data needed for understanding and preventing gun violence and develop plans to address these gaps.
• Research Assessment: The Office will evaluate ongoing research on gun violence conducted by the Department of Justice to inform a comprehensive research agenda.
• Education Campaigns: The Office will carry out public education initiatives about gun violence prevention laws and strategies, focusing on firearm owners, minors' guardians, and professional service providers in affected communities.
• Crisis Response Assistance: In the aftermath of gun violence incidents, the Office will help communities with crisis response, including access to mental health services and suicide prevention resources.
• Coordination with Other Agencies: The Director must coordinate with various federal agencies that have a role in gun violence prevention.

Advisory Council

The bill mandates the formation of an Advisory Council to assist the Director. The council will include key officials from the Department of Justice and other relevant departments, as well as representatives from communities affected by gun violence, such as survivors and public health officials. The council will meet regularly to provide guidance and recommendations.

Annual Reports

The Director is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the current state of gun violence, policy recommendations, and the Office's efforts to fulfill its responsibilities.

Funding

The bill authorizes necessary appropriations to ensure the Office can carry out its functions effectively.

Relevant Companies

• ATI (Allegheny Technologies Incorporated) - This company could see an impact due to potential changes in manufacturing regulations for weapons or components thereof, affected by new gun violence prevention strategies.
• RGR (Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc.) - As a manufacturer of firearms, Sturm, Ruger may be directly influenced by new regulations and policies emanating from the Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
• AOBC (American Outdoor Brands Corporation) - This company, involved in the firearms and outdoor products market, may be affected by policies that could regulate sales and marketing practices in light of the new office's initiatives.