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Preventing Suicide Among U.S. Border Protection Personnel

This act establishes a task force to examine and address suicide prevention among U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel. Its goal is to improve mental health support and prevention programs for those securing our borders, indirectly enhancing public service stability and effectiveness.
Key points
Creation of a task force to analyze and prevent suicides among U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.
The task force will assess current mental health support and education programs, proposing new, effective methods.
The group will include agency representatives, mental health experts, and affected family members for a comprehensive approach.
Recommendations from the task force aim to develop a comprehensive suicide prevention policy, improving working conditions and support for officers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9550
Sponsor: Rep. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TAPS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9550.

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 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a task force to analyze and prevent suicides among U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.
  • The task force will assess current mental health support and education programs, proposing new, effective methods.
  • The group will include agency representatives, mental health experts, and affected family members for a comprehensive approach.
  • Recommendations from the task force aim to develop a comprehensive suicide prevention policy, improving working conditions and support for 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. Gonzales, Tony [R-TX-23].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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