Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
Public Law 115-113 · H.R. 2228 · 115th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Jan 10, 2018 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Sponsor: Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN-5)
Cosponsors (32): Rep. Val Demings, Rep. Doug Collins,
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies.
Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers.
The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program to include establishing peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.
(Sec. 3) DOJ must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop educational resources for mental health providers regarding the culture of law enforcement agencies and therapies for mental health issues common to law enforcement officers.
(Sec. 4) DOJ must also: (1) review existing crisis hotlines, recommend improvements, and research annual mental health checks; (2) examine the mental health and wellness needs of federal officers; (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers; and (4) report to Congress on findings and final recommendations.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Judiciary Committee · House · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
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Related bills
1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.
S. 867Identical billRelated bill
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 18 actions.
- Jan 10, 2018Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 29, 2017FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Dec 22, 2017FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Dec 21, 2017FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Nov 29, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Nov 28, 2017FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2228.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.
- Oct 12, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- May 11, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
- Apr 28, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.