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HR 2228 - 115

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

Became Public Law No: 115-113.

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Bill Text Stats

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Detected dollar total
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Tax signals
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Deadlines

Signal counts

Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 0.0%
Statutory Reference 5
Agency 3
Deadline 2
Privacy 2
Studies 2
Amendments 1

Top agencies

Secretary of Health 1
Secretary of Homeland Security 1
Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a 1

Statutory references

34 USC 50101 2
34 USC 10101 1
34 U.S.C. 10381 1
Public Law 115-113 1

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Timeline

Jan 10, 2018

Signed by President.

Jan 10, 2018

Signed by President.

Jan 10, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-113.

Jan 10, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-113.

Dec 29, 2017

Presented to President.

Dec 29, 2017

Presented to President.

Dec 22, 2017

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Dec 21, 2017

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)

Dec 21, 2017

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)

Dec 21, 2017

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Dec 21, 2017

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Nov 29, 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Nov 28, 2017

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.

Nov 28, 2017

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.

Nov 28, 2017

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.

Nov 28, 2017

Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Nov 28, 2017

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9449-9454)

Nov 28, 2017

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2228.

Nov 28, 2017

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)

Nov 28, 2017

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9449)

Nov 28, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Oct 12, 2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 12, 2017

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

May 11, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Apr 28, 2017

Introduced in House

Apr 28, 2017

Introduced in House

Apr 28, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Healthcare
85 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 85%

Health promotion and preventive care

Mental health

Worker safety and health

Defense
55 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 84%

Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to secretary of defense and the secretary of veterans affairs to

Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to secretary of defense and the secretary of veterans affairs to

Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to secretary of defense and the secretary of veterans affairs to

Technology and data privacy
28 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 88%

Right of privacy

Deadline that any recommendations, resources, or programs provided under this Act protect the privacy of participating law enforcement officers; and (4) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this

not later than ns, resources, or programs provided under this Act protect the privacy of participating law enforcement officers; and (4) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, submit a re

Labor and employment
2 evidence matches
Impact 90% Confidence 82%

Worker safety and health

cement officers at each Federal agency; and (3) ensure that any recommendations, resources, or programs provided under this Act protect the privacy of participating law enforcement officers. Union Calendar No. 317 115th CONGRESS 1st Session

Tribal governments
1 evidence matches
Impact 88% Confidence 82%

34 USC 50101 SEC. 4. SUPPORT FOR OFFICERS. The Attorney General shall-- (1) in consultation with Federal, State, local, and tribal law enforc

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Agency sample by amount

Where the local sample is concentrated

$171.1B
Department of Health and Human Services $146.2B
569 sampled awards
Department of Homeland Security $15.9B
259 sampled awards
Department of Veterans Affairs $9.1B
259 sampled awards

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MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES $18.8B
grants · Department of Health and Human Services
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES $17.6B
grants · Department of Health and Human Services
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES $17.5B
grants · Department of Health and Human Services
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES $16.2B
grants · Department of Health and Human Services
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES $16.1B
grants · Department of Health and Human Services
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NEW YORK $4.1B
other_financial_assistance · Department of Homeland Security

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Agency spending context

Department of Health and Human Services

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Health
Sampled awards569
Award amount in local sample$146,150,587,987
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Department of Homeland Security

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Homeland Security
Sampled awards259
Award amount in local sample$15,871,587,005
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Department of Veterans Affairs

Matched bill text signal: Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress a
Sampled awards259
Award amount in local sample$9,090,443,047
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Summary

49 Public Law Mar 12, 2018

(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.

82 Passed Senate without amendment Mar 12, 2018

(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.

36 Passed House amended Mar 6, 2018

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.

00 Introduced in House Oct 3, 2017

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 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 (COPS) program to include establishing peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. 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. 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; and (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers.

Sponsors

Demings, Val Butler
Cosponsor

Demings, Val Butler

Democratic · FL-10 · D000627

Joined Apr 28, 2017
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Reichert, David G.
Cosponsor

Reichert, David G.

Republican · WA-8 · R000578

Joined Apr 28, 2017
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Graves, Sam
Cosponsor

Graves, Sam

Republican · MO-6 · G000546

Joined May 4, 2017
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Office
1135 Longworth House Office Building
Lamborn, Doug
Cosponsor

Lamborn, Doug

Republican · CO-5 · L000564

Joined May 4, 2017
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Meehan, Patrick
Cosponsor

Meehan, Patrick

Republican · PA-7 · M001181

Joined May 4, 2017
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Jenkins, Evan H.
Cosponsor

Jenkins, Evan H.

Republican · WV-3 · J000297

Joined May 16, 2017
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Kind, Ron
Cosponsor

Kind, Ron

Democratic · WI-3 · K000188

Joined May 18, 2017
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Stivers, Steve
Cosponsor

Stivers, Steve

Republican · OH-15 · S001187

Joined May 18, 2017
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Wagner, Ann
Cosponsor

Wagner, Ann

Republican · MO-2 · W000812

Joined May 18, 2017
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2350 Rayburn House Office Building
Knight, Stephen
Cosponsor

Knight, Stephen

Republican · CA-25 · K000387

Joined Jun 15, 2017
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Rogers, Harold
Cosponsor

Rogers, Harold

Republican · KY-5 · R000395

Joined Jun 15, 2017
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2406 Rayburn House Office Building
Barletta, Lou
Cosponsor

Barletta, Lou

Republican · PA-11 · B001269

Joined Sep 18, 2017
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Conyers, John, Jr.
Cosponsor

Conyers, John, Jr.

Democratic · MI-13 · C000714

Joined Sep 25, 2017
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Hollingsworth, Trey
Cosponsor

Hollingsworth, Trey

Republican · IN-9 · H001074

Joined Sep 25, 2017
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Norman, Ralph
Cosponsor

Norman, Ralph

Republican · SC-5 · N000190

Joined Sep 26, 2017
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569 Cannon House Office Building
Curbelo, Carlos
Cosponsor

Curbelo, Carlos

Republican · FL-26 · C001107

Joined Oct 11, 2017
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Moulton, Seth
Cosponsor

Moulton, Seth

Democratic · MA-6 · M001196

Joined Oct 31, 2017
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1126 Longworth House Office Building
Walters, Mimi
Cosponsor

Walters, Mimi

Republican · CA-45 · W000820

Joined Nov 14, 2017
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Amendments

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