• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Gameranx

Gameranx

Video Game News, Lists & Guides

  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides
  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides

President Obama Urging Congress To Fund Study On Video Games And Violence

January 16, 2013 by Matt Hawkins

It’s part of the White House’s commitment to stamp out gun violence across America.

Earlier today, President Barack Obama asked Congress to set aside $10 million dollars for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to help fund their study on the possible ties between violent video games and violent crimes, as well the former's effect on young children.

The study would also examine depictions of violence across all forms of media, not just games. It was one of the 23 different executive action that are intended to help curb gun violence, and is a direct result of the Sandy Hook tragedy that took place last month.

The President of the United States had this to say:

"If there's even one thing we can do to reduce this violence, if there's even one life that can be saved, then we have an obligation to try it… I will put everything I've got into this, and so will Joe, but I tell you the only way we can change is if the American people demand it."

Polygon explains that for years, the CDC and other federally funded scientific agencies have been prevented from using federal funds to advocate or promote gun control, which is an edict from Congress themselves. So President Obama is obviously attempting to change that rule.

The $10 million dollars being asked for the CDC study is part of a larger $500 million package, which also includes closing background check loopholes, banning military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, plus other steps that aim to reduce gun violence across the country.

Share this post:

FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Recent Videos

10 Most Underrated Game GENRES OF ALL TIME

10 Most Underrated Game GENRES OF ALL TIME

10 GTA 6 Fan Theories That BLEW OUR MINDS

10 GTA 6 Fan Theories That BLEW OUR MINDS

Top 20 NEW FPS Games of 2025

Top 20 NEW FPS Games of 2025

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of MAY 2025

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of MAY 2025

20 Things Players Did That Developers NEVER PLANNED FOR

20 Things Players Did That Developers NEVER PLANNED FOR

Elden Ring Nightreign: 10 Things The Game DOESN'T TELL YOU

Elden Ring Nightreign: 10 Things The Game DOESN'T TELL YOU

EA CANCELS BIG GAME, OPEN WORLD DINOSAUR SURVIVAL & MORE

EA CANCELS BIG GAME, OPEN WORLD DINOSAUR SURVIVAL & MORE

Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon - Before You Buy

Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon - Before You Buy

Elden Ring Nightreign - Before You Buy

Elden Ring Nightreign - Before You Buy

Category: Updates

Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Nioh 3 Officially Announced For The PlayStation 5
  • 007 First Light Finally Receives Its Official Announcement Trailer
  • Pragmata Is Now Slated For 2026
  • Silent Hill F Arrives Into The Marketplace This September
  • Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls Announced By Arc System Works

Copyright © 2025 · Gameranx · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme