H.R. 2992 became law 469 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 116 words.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit. Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.
- Committees
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee - Policy area
- Health: 122 of 9,357 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.3%)
- Sponsor
- 5 of 130 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 6, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,157 words
- Subjects
- Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth information and medical recordsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical education +2 more
- Latest action
- Aug 16, 2022: Became Public Law No: 117-170.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 1 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 1
- 117th S. 4286 TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act D · Introduced