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 identify 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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Crime and Law Enforcement
Congressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaViolent crime
Identifying Mass Shooters Act
USA117th CongressHR-9441| House
| Updated: 12/6/2022
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 identify 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.
Congressional oversightCriminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaViolent crime