Overview

• President Biden is establishing the first federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention to coordinate efforts to reduce gun violence.
• The office will be led by longtime Biden aide Stefanie Feldman and staffed by gun control advocates.
• The creation of the office fulfills Biden's campaign promise to address gun violence and appeals to gun control groups.
• The office will aim to advance gun control legislation and provide guidance to states struggling with gun violence.
• The U.S. has seen over 500 mass shootings so far in 2023, spurring calls for action on gun violence.