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Mental Health Support for Emergency and Medical Responders

This act aims to improve the mental health of public safety officers and healthcare providers. It establishes a data system for tracking suicides among these groups, creates peer-support programs, and provides training for mental health professionals. This will ensure that those who help others receive better support in managing stress and trauma, potentially improving their well-being and safety.
Key points
A national data system will be created to collect information on suicides among public safety officers, helping to understand the issue and find effective solutions.
Financial support will be provided for peer-support mental health programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies.
Mental health professionals will receive training to better understand the unique challenges faced by firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
Best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in public safety officers will be developed and made available.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1902
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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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 119_HR_1902.

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 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A national data system will be created to collect information on suicides among public safety officers, helping to understand the issue and find effective solutions.
  • Financial support will be provided for peer-support mental health programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies.
  • Mental health professionals will receive training to better understand the unique challenges faced by firefighters and emergency medical personnel.
  • Best practices for identifying, preventing, and treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in public safety officers will be developed and made available.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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