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HR 2696 116th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Congressional oversight Health facilities and institutions Health programs administration and funding Law enforcement administration and funding Mental health Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2019

Introduced: May 14, 2019 Introduced by: Harder, Josh Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supporting the Health and Safety of Law Enforcement Act of 2019

This bill establishes a pilot program to promote coordination between community mental health centers and law enforcement agencies.

Specifically, it directs the Department of Justice to award grants for community mental health centers to place social workers with law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the placement is to facilitate coordination on law enforcement cases with an underlying mental health component.

What's happening now June 26, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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