Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jun 12, 2023
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Referred
Jun 12, 2023
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill establishes and authorizes behavioral health programs for law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, 9-1-1 operators, and other public safety officers. Specifically, the Fire Administration within the Federal Emergency Management Agency must develop resources for educating mental health care providers about treating firefighters and emergency medical services personnel. In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must develop best practices and resources for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring disorders in public safety officers. HHS must work with relevant federal departments...
Timeline · 2 actions
Jun 12, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 12, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.