Bill > S2645

This bill establishes the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to comprehensively address the mental health and wellness of law enforcement agents and officers across DHS components, including Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Coast Guard. The program will conduct research on law enforcement suicide, track mental health trends, promote education and training about mental health resilience and suicide prevention, and reduce stigma around seeking mental health support. Key provisions include establishing a Peer-to-Peer Support Program Advisory Council, creating partnerships with mental health and social service organizations, developing support programs for law enforcement families, and implementing confidential annual surveys to assess the effectiveness of mental health initiatives. The bill requires DHS components to prioritize mental health programs, offer multiple avenues for seeking mental health assistance, protect employees from adverse actions when seeking help, and provide suicide awareness and resiliency training. The program emphasizes confidentiality, voluntary participation, and will be managed by the Workplace Health and Wellness Coordinator under the Chief Medical Officer, with annual briefings to congressional committees on program implementation through fiscal year 2027.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2645/all-info