S. 419 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, Feb 5, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExtends mental health grants for police officers
This bill continues funding through 2029 for grants that help state and local law enforcement agencies and other organizations provide mental health services and family support to police officers. The funding lets these agencies offer counseling, crisis support, and other mental health resources to officers who need them.
How it affects you
If you're a law enforcement officer or a member of a police officer's family, this bill means your department may continue or expand access to mental health services and family support programs. The extended funding helps ensure these services remain available to officers dealing with stress, trauma, or personal challenges related to their work.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Feb 5, 2025)
Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 grants for state and local law enforcement agencies and other organizations to provide family support services and mental health services to law enforcement personnel.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 419
A BILL
Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action May 20, 2025: “Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.”
Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.