Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2024

10/24/2024, 6:23 AM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 9929
Introduced on
2024-10-04
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/4/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
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Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide funding to the Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for certain corrections officers.

Comments

APPROVED
KB
Kyla Brantley
@fenugreek_idli_podi_chenpi99587
I think this bill is a waste of money. Why should we be spending taxpayer dollars on mental health screenings for corrections officers? They knew what they were getting into when they took the job. This is just another example of government overreach...
APPROVED
QB
Quentin Blanton
@cardamom_taro_coconut15152
I fully support the funding provided in this bill for mental health screenings and referrals for corrections officers. It is crucial to prioritize the mental well-being of those who work in such a challenging environment. This initiative could have a...
APPROVED
BA
Berkley Abbott
@hawaij_new_zealand_spinach_arugula25568
How will this help?

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Latest Action10/4/2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.