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Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025

5/22/2025, 2:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 419

Bill 119 s 419, also known as the "Supporting Law Enforcement Officers and Families Act," is a proposed amendment to the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The main purpose of this bill is to reauthorize grants that provide support to law enforcement officers and their families.

The bill aims to ensure that law enforcement officers have the resources and support they need to effectively carry out their duties and keep communities safe. This includes funding for training, equipment, and programs that promote officer wellness and mental health.

In addition to supporting law enforcement officers, the bill also includes provisions to assist their families. This may include financial assistance for families of officers who are injured or killed in the line of duty, as well as support services to help families cope with the stress and challenges that come with having a loved one in law enforcement. Overall, Bill 119 s 419 seeks to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve by providing the necessary resources and support to officers and their families. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to ensure the safety and well-being of both law enforcement officers and the communities they protect.

Congressional Summary of S 419

Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025

This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 grants for state and local law enforcement agencies and other organizations to provide family support services and mental health services to law enforcement personnel.

Current Status of Bill S 419

Bill S 419 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 5, 2025. Bill S 419 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 5, 2025.  Bill S 419's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79. as of May 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 419

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
30
Democrat Cosponsors
25
Republican Cosponsors
5
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 419

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Family services
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Law enforcement officers
- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 419

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize grants to support law enforcement officers and families, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize grants to support law enforcement officers and families, and for other purposes.

Comments

Lilian Yates profile image

Lilian Yates

459

6 months ago

this bill bad for me

Wade Kern profile image

Wade Kern

387

6 months ago

Not sure how this will impact me, but it seems like a big deal. Officers affected.

Brantley Strauss profile image

Brantley Strauss

458

9 months ago

I can't believe this bill is passing! It's gonna give more money to cops when they already have too much power. How will this affect our communities in the short term?