First Responder Resiliency Act of 2020

House Bill 6003 - First Responder Resiliency Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:39Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6003 First Responder Resiliency Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Emergency Management. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6003

First Responder Resiliency Act of 2020

This bill removes matching fund requirements for job-related mental health issues for fire and emergency medical services first responders under the firefighter assistance grant program, and for law enforcement first responders under the public safety and community policing (COPS ON THE BEAT) grant program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6003

Bill HR 6003 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill HR 6003 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2020. Bill HR 6003's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 27, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6003

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6003

Primary Policy Focus

Emergency Management

Potential Impact Areas

- First responders and emergency personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Law enforcement officers

- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6003

First Responder Resiliency Act of 2020

To exempt certain Federal first responder grants from matching fund requirements to address the Nation's rising rate of first responder suicides and other mental health issues, and for other purposes.

First Responder Resiliency Act of 2020