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Mental Health Support for Emergency and Medical Responders

This act aims to improve the mental health of public safety officers, including firefighters, paramedics, and police officers. It establishes a data collection system for suicides within these professions and supports mental health assistance programs to provide better support in coping with stress and trauma.
Key points
Creation of a national data system to collect information on suicides among public safety officers, helping to understand the issue and find effective solutions.
Financial support for peer-support mental health programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies, enabling personnel to help each other in difficult situations.
Development of mental health and wellness programs for healthcare providers to help them manage work-related stress.
Creation of educational resources for mental health professionals to better understand the culture and stressors faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
Development and dissemination of best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in public safety officers.
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Print number: 117_HR_1480
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Process start date: 2021-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HERO Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1480.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a national data system to collect information on suicides among public safety officers, helping to understand the issue and find effective solutions.
  • Financial support for peer-support mental health programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies, enabling personnel to help each other in difficult situations.
  • Development of mental health and wellness programs for healthcare providers to help them manage work-related stress.
  • Creation of educational resources for mental health professionals to better understand the culture and stressors faced by firefighters and emergency medical services personnel.
  • Development and dissemination of best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in public safety officers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2242-2243)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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