To establish the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program, and for other purposes.
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Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Hawley) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Creates a mental health and wellness program within DHS to address suicide prevention for law enforcement officers across CBP, ICE, Coast Guard, Secret Service, TSA, and other DHS components.
Who Benefits and How
DHS law enforcement officers gain access to mental health resources, peer support programs, and suicide prevention services. Families of officers benefit from improved officer mental wellness.
Who Bears the Burden and How
DHS must establish and fund the program. Component agencies must implement mental health training and peer support. DHS must track officer suicide data and report to Congress.
Key Provisions
- Creates Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program in DHS
- Covers CBP, ICE, Coast Guard, Secret Service, TSA officers
- Requires peer support programs and mental health training
- Mandates data collection on officer suicides and reporting to Congress
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Establishes a Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program within DHS to address suicide prevention and resiliency for DHS law enforcement officers
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Address mental health crisis among federal law enforcement through dedicated program"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Homeland Security
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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