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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-2228| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2018
Susan W. Brooks

Susan W. Brooks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (32)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Lynn Jenkins (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Doug Collins (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Lou Barletta (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)John Conyers (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Stephen Knight (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Evan H. Jenkins (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Mimi Walters (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(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.

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Timeline
Apr 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 17, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-867
Received in the House.
Oct 12, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 12, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 28, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.
Nov 28, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.
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.
Nov 29, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 21, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 21, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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 22, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 29, 2017
Presented to President.
Jan 10, 2018
Signed by President.
Jan 10, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-113.
  • April 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 11, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • May 17, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-867
    Received in the House.


  • October 12, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 12, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 28, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.


  • November 28, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.


  • November 28, 2017
    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 28, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9449-9454)


  • November 28, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2228.


  • November 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)


  • November 28, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9449)


  • November 28, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 29, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 21, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 21, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 21, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)


  • December 21, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)


  • December 22, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 29, 2017
    Presented to President.


  • January 10, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • January 10, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-113.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-867: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthRight of privacyWorker safety and health

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-2228| House 
| Updated: 1/10/2018
(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.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Apr 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
May 17, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-867
Received in the House.
Oct 12, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 12, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Nov 28, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.
Nov 28, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.
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.
Nov 29, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 21, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 21, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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 22, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 29, 2017
Presented to President.
Jan 10, 2018
Signed by President.
Jan 10, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-113.
  • April 28, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 11, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • May 17, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-867
    Received in the House.


  • October 12, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • October 12, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • November 28, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.


  • November 28, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.


  • November 28, 2017
    Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • November 28, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9449-9454)


  • November 28, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2228.


  • November 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)


  • November 28, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9449)


  • November 28, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • November 29, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • December 21, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 21, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 21, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)


  • December 21, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)


  • December 22, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 29, 2017
    Presented to President.


  • January 10, 2018
    Signed by President.


  • January 10, 2018
    Became Public Law No: 115-113.
Susan W. Brooks

Susan W. Brooks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (32)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Steve Stivers (Republican)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Paul Cook (Republican)Lynn Jenkins (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Doug Collins (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Lou Barletta (Republican)Todd Rokita (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)John Conyers (Democratic)Ann Wagner (Republican)David G. Reichert (Republican)Trey Hollingsworth (Republican)Stephen Knight (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Ted S. Yoho (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Evan H. Jenkins (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Mimi Walters (Republican)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 115-867: Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthRight of privacyWorker safety and health