TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

House Bill 6008 - TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T01:42:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6008 TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 1:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6008

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit.

Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6008

Bill HR 6008 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2020. Bill HR 6008 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2020. Bill HR 6008's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 6008

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6008

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- Employment and training programs

- First responders and emergency personnel

- Health information and medical records

- Law enforcement administration and funding

- Medical education

- Mental health

- Neurological disorders

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6008

TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

To direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act