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This bill, titled the "Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025," requires the Attorney General to develop and propose a program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers, which includes police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and 911 dispatchers, as well as Tribal public safety officers and public safety telecommunicators (individuals who operate communication systems for emergency assistance). The Attorney General, through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, must submit a report to Congress within 150 days of the bill's enactment detailing at least one proposed program for providing state-of-the-art treatments, preventative care, evidence-based trauma-informed care, peer support, counselor services, and family supports. This report will also include draft legislative language, an estimate of necessary appropriations, and considerations for efficient administration across different levels of government, including in-person and telehealth options, while ensuring confidentiality for those seeking care. The development of this report will involve consultation with various stakeholders, including government agencies and organizations that support public safety personnel and their families.