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The People’s Response Act

USA117th CongressHR-4194| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Cori Bush

Cori Bush

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (38)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The People's Response Act This bill establishes multiple grant programs and requirements to promote qualified approaches to community safety. These are programs or services that are disconnected from carceral institutions (e.g., law enforcement, child welfare services, and immigration enforcement). Specifically, the bill establishes the Division of Community Safety within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to administer the grants and carry out related activities. These include grants for community-based organizations to support qualified approaches to community safety, such as unarmed first responder agencies and 9-1-1 diversion programs; neighborhood-level interventions, including safe passage to school and violence interruption programs; behavioral health treatment, nutrition support, and other public health programs; housing security programs; and programs for youth and families, survivors of violence, and individuals exiting incarceration or criminal supervision. Additionally, the division must administer grants pertaining to qualified approaches for community safety for state and local governments and hiring and training first responders. The bill also establishes an advisory board to oversee the division's activities. Membership on the board must reflect the racial, ethnic, and other demographic diversities of the United States. The board must also include members who have personal experience with the criminal justice system. Furthermore, HHS must set up (1) a federal health response unit to respond to any public health emergency, assist with qualified approaches to community safety, and provide resources for safe and inclusive schools; and (2) an interagency task force to promote qualified approaches to community safety across federal programs.
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Timeline
Jun 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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.
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • June 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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.


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Advisory bodiesAgricultural marketing and promotionChild healthChild safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEnvironmental healthEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFirst responders and emergency personnelFood industry and servicesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationViolent crime

The People’s Response Act

USA117th CongressHR-4194| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
The People's Response Act This bill establishes multiple grant programs and requirements to promote qualified approaches to community safety. These are programs or services that are disconnected from carceral institutions (e.g., law enforcement, child welfare services, and immigration enforcement). Specifically, the bill establishes the Division of Community Safety within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to administer the grants and carry out related activities. These include grants for community-based organizations to support qualified approaches to community safety, such as unarmed first responder agencies and 9-1-1 diversion programs; neighborhood-level interventions, including safe passage to school and violence interruption programs; behavioral health treatment, nutrition support, and other public health programs; housing security programs; and programs for youth and families, survivors of violence, and individuals exiting incarceration or criminal supervision. Additionally, the division must administer grants pertaining to qualified approaches for community safety for state and local governments and hiring and training first responders. The bill also establishes an advisory board to oversee the division's activities. Membership on the board must reflect the racial, ethnic, and other demographic diversities of the United States. The board must also include members who have personal experience with the criminal justice system. Furthermore, HHS must set up (1) a federal health response unit to respond to any public health emergency, assist with qualified approaches to community safety, and provide resources for safe and inclusive schools; and (2) an interagency task force to promote qualified approaches to community safety across federal programs.
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Timeline
Jun 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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.
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • June 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Education and Labor, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Financial Services, 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.


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.


  • June 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Cori Bush

Cori Bush

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (38)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Transportation and Infrastructure Committee• Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee• Highways and Transit Subcommittee• Financial Services Committee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAgricultural marketing and promotionChild healthChild safety and welfareCommunity life and organizationCrime preventionCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDetention of personsDisability and health-based discriminationDomestic violence and child abuseDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEnvironmental healthEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFamily servicesFirst responders and emergency personnelFood industry and servicesGovernment studies and investigationsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingHousing supply and affordabilityImmigration status and proceduresInfectious and parasitic diseasesInfrastructure developmentLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthNutrition and dietRacial and ethnic relationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationViolent crime