Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 became law, with cosponsors from both parties
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 232 words.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 28, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies. Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers. The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program to include establishing peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
(Sec. 3) DOJ must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop educational resources for mental health providers regarding the culture of law enforcement agencies and therapies for mental health issues common to law enforcement officers.
(Sec. 4) DOJ must also: (1) review existing crisis hotlines, recommend improvements, and research annual mental health checks; (2) examine the mental health and wellness needs of federal officers; (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers; and (4) report to Congress on findings and final recommendations.
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee - Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 5 of 39 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 722 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methods +3 more
- Latest action
- Jan 10, 2018: Signed by President.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 115th S. 867 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 D · Passed one chamber