HERO Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-25T15:44:55Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1902 HERO Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/25/2025, 3:44 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1902

Bill 119 hr 1902, also known as the "Public Safety Officer Mental Health Improvement Act," aims to address the mental health needs of public safety officers. The bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take steps to enhance the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among these individuals.

Specifically, the bill mandates the development of programs and resources to help public safety officers cope with the unique stressors and trauma they face in the line of duty. This includes providing training on mental health awareness, offering access to mental health services, and promoting mental wellness within public safety agencies.

Additionally, the bill calls for the establishment of a grant program to support initiatives that focus on mental health support for public safety officers. These grants would be used to fund research, training, and outreach efforts aimed at improving the mental well-being of these individuals. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1902 seeks to prioritize the mental health of public safety officers and ensure they have the resources and support needed to address any mental health issues they may face as a result of their service.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1902

Bill HR 1902 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1902 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1902's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 March 6, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1902

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1902

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, and for other purposes.