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Introduced
08/10/2021
08/10/2021
In Committee
08/10/2021
08/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, aims to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers. It establishes a data system to collect national data on suicide incidence among public safety officers, requires the development of peer-support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical service agencies, and directs the development of resources to educate mental health professionals on the unique needs and challenges faced by firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and their supervisors and leaders. The bill also requires the development and updating of best practices and resources to identify, prevent, and treat post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring disorders in public safety officers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Jacky Rosen (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Deb Fischer (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 08/10/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2700/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2700/BILLS-117s2700is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2700/BILLS-117s2700is.pdf.pdf |
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