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Helping Families Heal Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 12:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8914

Bill 117 hr 8914, also known as the Helping Families Heal Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of providing support and resources to families who have experienced trauma or loss. The bill aims to address the mental health and emotional needs of individuals and families who have been impacted by traumatic events such as natural disasters, acts of violence, or other crises.

The Helping Families Heal Act of 2022 proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to community organizations, non-profit groups, and government agencies to offer mental health services, counseling, and support to individuals and families in need. The bill also includes provisions for training and education programs to help professionals better understand and address the needs of those who have experienced trauma.

Additionally, the legislation calls for the creation of a national task force on trauma-informed care, which would be responsible for developing best practices and guidelines for supporting individuals and families affected by trauma. The task force would also be tasked with conducting research and collecting data on the impact of trauma on individuals and communities. Overall, the Helping Families Heal Act of 2022 seeks to provide much-needed support and resources to families who have experienced trauma, with the goal of helping them heal and rebuild their lives. The bill is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to address the mental health needs of those impacted by traumatic events.

Congressional Summary of HR 8914

Helping Families Heal Act of 2022

This bill establishes programs and sets out other actions to address mental health impacts of law enforcement personnel violence on those who have experienced, witnessed, or otherwise suffered traumatic experiences due to such violence, with a particular emphasis on communities and schools.

Current Status of Bill HR 8914

Bill HR 8914 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2022. Bill HR 8914 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2022.  Bill HR 8914's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8914

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8914

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8914

Helping Families Heal Act of 2022
Helping Families Heal Act of 2022
To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Education to make awards to increase or improve access to comprehensive mental and behavioral health services for individuals exposed to violent encounters involving law enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.

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