118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 563Identifying Mass Shooters Act

To direct the National Institute of Justice to collect, study, and analyze online content created by mass shooters in an effort to early identify potential mass shooters.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Jan 26, 2023
Last action Jan 26, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 26, 2023
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Referred
Jan 26, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jan 26, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 26, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.