President Joe Biden is creating the first-ever federal office of gun violence prevention, according to two people familiar with the plans
The office will coordinate efforts across the federal government and will offer help and guidance to states struggling with increasing gun violence, while taking the lead on implementation of the bipartisan gun legislation signed into law last year.
“The creation of an Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the White House will mark a turning point in how our federal government responds to an epidemic that plagues every state and every community in America," said Kris Brown, president of the gun safety group Brady, which has advocated for the office since 2020.
Greg Jackson, the executive director of the Community Justice Action Fund, and Everytown for Gun Safety's Rob Wilcox are expected to hold roles in the newly created office, which White House staff secretary Stef Feldman will oversee, the people said. The White House's plans were first reported by The Washington Post.
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