Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025

This bill creates a federal Advisory Council to support people harmed by gun violence. It brings together leaders from health, justice, education, housing, veterans, and social security agencies, plus public health and victim services offices, along with 2–5 survivors and 2–5 victim assistance professionals; Health and Human Services leads the group. The council surveys survivors and support workers, reviews what programs work, and studies how compensation funds after mass shootings are managed, so it can share best practices widely. It will collect and share easy‑to‑use information to help victims with medical costs, money needs, school or work issues, housing and transportation, mental health, legal safety, and how to get government benefits; this will be posted online and also sent in print to Congress offices, Social Security field offices, state health and education agencies, and state attorneys general for local use . Within 180 days, it must publish a public report with best practices, note any gaps, and say if new laws are needed, and issue a follow‑up report two years later . The council will gather public input, including from communities hit hardest by gun violence, victims, and local groups, to keep improving the resources. No new funds are authorized, the usual federal advisory committee rules do not apply, and the council ends five years after the law takes effect.

Key points

• Who is affected: victims and survivors of gun violence; victim assistance professionals; federal, state, and local agencies; schools and medical facilities that receive printed resources .
• What changes: a national hub to identify and share help and best practices; surveys and program reviews; a public website and printed materials; regular reports; and a structured public‑input process .
• When: first report within 180 days; follow‑up after 2 years; council sunsets after 5 years .