Bill > HR3621

This bill directs the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to collect comprehensive data annually about law enforcement interactions with individuals experiencing mental illness. The legislation requires the Attorney General to establish specific guidelines for data collection, ensuring that the information is used solely for research and statistical purposes and does not identify specific individuals. The collected data will be compiled into an annual summary that will be submitted to Congress and made publicly available. The bill authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2026 through 2036 to support this data collection effort, and uses the definition of "mental illness" as defined in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The primary goal of this legislation is to create a systematic approach to understanding and documenting how law enforcement engages with people experiencing mental health challenges, which could potentially help improve public safety strategies and mental health response protocols.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3621/all-info