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Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-867| Senate 
| Updated: 5/17/2017
Joe Donnelly

Joe Donnelly

Democratic Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (14)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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 (COPS) 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; and (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers.

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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 6, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 16, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2955)
May 16, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2955)
May 16, 2017
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2955)
May 16, 2017
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2955)
May 17, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 17, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 17, 2017
Received in the House.
Jan 10, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2228
Signed by President.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 6, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 16, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2955)


  • May 16, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2955)


  • May 16, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2955)


  • May 16, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2955)


  • May 17, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 17, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 17, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • January 10, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2228
    Signed by President.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2228: 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 CongressS-867| Senate 
| Updated: 5/17/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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 (COPS) 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; and (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 6, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
May 16, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2955)
May 16, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2955)
May 16, 2017
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2955)
May 16, 2017
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2955)
May 17, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 17, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 17, 2017
Received in the House.
Jan 10, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2228
Signed by President.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 6, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 16, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2955)


  • May 16, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2955)


  • May 16, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2955)


  • May 16, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2955)


  • May 17, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 17, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 17, 2017
    Received in the House.


  • January 10, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2228
    Signed by President.
Joe Donnelly

Joe Donnelly

Democratic Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (14)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Orrin G. Hatch (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Roy Blunt (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2228: 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