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CARE for First Responders Act

2/10/2026, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6601

The CARE for First Responders Act, designated as H.R. 6601 in the 119th Congress and introduced on December 10, 2025, aims to support and address the needs of first responders. Specific provisions and directives within the bill include measures to enhance resources, protections, and assistance for first responders in the line of duty. For more details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6601/BILLS-119hr6601ih.pdf.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6601

Bill HR 6601 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 10, 2025. Bill HR 6601 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on December 10, 2025.  Bill HR 6601's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of February 2, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6601

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6601

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6601

To increase access to mental health, substance use, and counseling services for first responders, and for other purposes.
CARE for First Responders Act
CARE for First Responders Act
Crisis Assistance and Resources in Emergencies for First Responders Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6601

Jill N. Tokuda
Jill N. Tokuda
HawaiiDemocrat
André Carson
André Carson
IndianaDemocrat
Doug LaMalfa
Doug LaMalfa
CaliforniaRepublican
Melanie A. Stansbury
Melanie A. Stansbury
New MexicoDemocrat
Becca Balint
Becca Balint
VermontDemocrat
Derek Tran
Derek Tran
CaliforniaIndependent

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