To provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
(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.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.
Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9449-9454)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2228.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9449)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9449)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)
Enacted as Public Law 115-113
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 115-113.
Became Public Law No: 115-113.