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US HR7069

US HR7069
Peer Support for Firefighters Act


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
01/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to expand permissible uses of assistance to firefighters grant funds relating to behavioral and mental health, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to expand the permissible uses of Assistance to Firefighters Grant funds to include supporting behavioral and mental health, specifically the development or expansion of evidence-based peer support programs for firefighters. This is intended to address the mental health and well-being of firefighters, a crucial public safety workforce.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (on 01/22/2024)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7069/all-info 01/23/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7069/BILLS-118hr7069ih.pdf 02/05/2024
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