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Mental Health Support for Law Enforcement: Suicide Prevention and Resilience Building

This new act aims to improve the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers, such as Border Patrol and Secret Service. It introduces support programs, training, and data collection to reduce suicides and promote mental resilience. Citizens may indirectly benefit from increased stability and effectiveness of these services.
Key points
Establishment of a mental health and wellness program for Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel.
Implementation of mental health, suicide prevention, and resiliency training for officers and their families.
Ensuring confidentiality of mental health information to encourage officers to seek help.
Supporting peer-to-peer programs and partnerships with external organizations providing psychological assistance.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2645
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2025-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2645.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of a mental health and wellness program for Department of Homeland Security law enforcement personnel.
  • Implementation of mental health, suicide prevention, and resiliency training for officers and their families.
  • Ensuring confidentiality of mental health information to encourage officers to seek help.
  • Supporting peer-to-peer programs and partnerships with external organizations providing psychological assistance.
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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Health Security