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TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

USA117th CongressS-4286| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2022
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
John Kennedy (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Judiciary 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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Timeline
May 19, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2992
Signed by President.
  • May 19, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2992
    Signed by President.

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Related Bills

  • HR 117-2992: TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

USA117th CongressS-4286| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2022
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
May 19, 2022
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 16, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2992
Signed by President.
  • May 19, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • August 16, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2992
    Signed by President.
Jon Ossoff

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Senator

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
John Kennedy (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2992: TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted