DHS law enforcement officers would get a new mental health and suicide prevention program across the department. The bill adds training, peer support, family help, private counseling options, and rules to protect officers who seek care.
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DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Latest action on H.R. 6548: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects DHS law enforcement officers and agents who face high-stress work and may need mental health support. It also affects their families, DHS managers, peer support staff, clinicians, chaplains, unions where they exist, and Congress, which would receive updates on how the program is working.
Why this matters: DHS law enforcement officers often deal with danger, trauma, and long-term stress. This bill would push DHS to respond with one clear support system instead of leaving each agency to handle the issue on its own. It could make it easier for officers and families to seek help before a crisis. It could also give DHS and Congress better information about what is working, while keeping personal information private.
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