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DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act

USA118th CongressHR-2577| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2023
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (15)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program and establishes additional requirements for related existing programs. Among other activities, the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program shall conduct data collection and research on mental health, suicides, and attempted suicides of DHS law enforcement officers and agents; evaluate current mental health and resiliency programs within DHS components; promote education and training related to mental health, resilience, suicide prevention, stigma, and mental health resources; establish a Peer-to-Peer Support Program Advisory Council; and assist DHS components in developing a program to provide suicide prevention and resiliency support and training for families of DHS law enforcement officers and agents and for surviving families of officers and agents who have been lost to suicide. The bill requires DHS components to prioritize and improve their mental health and wellness programs. The DHS Workplace Health and Wellness Program must assess the effectiveness of DHS law enforcement health and wellness programs. Each DHS component must report to the program incidents of suicide involving law enforcement officers or agents. The bill sets forth confidentiality limitations on the publication and collection of personally identifiable information.

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Timeline
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Oct 2, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
Oct 2, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-237.
Oct 3, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1137
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-102.
  • April 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.


  • October 2, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.


  • October 2, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-237.


  • October 3, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1137
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-102.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-1137: DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement officersMental healthPerformance measurement

DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act

USA118th CongressHR-2577| House 
| Updated: 10/2/2023
DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program and establishes additional requirements for related existing programs. Among other activities, the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program shall conduct data collection and research on mental health, suicides, and attempted suicides of DHS law enforcement officers and agents; evaluate current mental health and resiliency programs within DHS components; promote education and training related to mental health, resilience, suicide prevention, stigma, and mental health resources; establish a Peer-to-Peer Support Program Advisory Council; and assist DHS components in developing a program to provide suicide prevention and resiliency support and training for families of DHS law enforcement officers and agents and for surviving families of officers and agents who have been lost to suicide. The bill requires DHS components to prioritize and improve their mental health and wellness programs. The DHS Workplace Health and Wellness Program must assess the effectiveness of DHS law enforcement health and wellness programs. Each DHS component must report to the program incidents of suicide involving law enforcement officers or agents. The bill sets forth confidentiality limitations on the publication and collection of personally identifiable information.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 13, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Apr 13, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Oct 2, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
Oct 2, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-237.
Oct 3, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1137
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-102.
  • April 13, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence.


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.


  • April 13, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.


  • October 2, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189.


  • October 2, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 118-237.


  • October 3, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1137
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 118-102.
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Cosponsors (15)
Robert Menendez (Democratic)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Subcommittee, Homeland Security Committee, Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 118-1137: DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement officersMental healthPerformance measurement