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TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

USA116th CongressHR-6008| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
Bill Pascrell

Bill Pascrell

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)TJ Cox (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth information and medical recordsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical educationMental healthNeurological disorders

TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

USA116th CongressHR-6008| House 
| Updated: 2/27/2020
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.
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Timeline
Feb 27, 2020
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • February 27, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • February 27, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill Pascrell

Bill Pascrell

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)John H. Rutherford (Republican)TJ Cox (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEmployment and training programsFirst responders and emergency personnelHealth information and medical recordsLaw enforcement administration and fundingMedical educationMental healthNeurological disorders