HR 6415 United States House · 118th Congress

CARE for First Responders Act

HR 6415, the CARE for First Responders Act, creates targeted mental health support for first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, and 911 operators (previously excluded from many services). It establishes a 24/7 confidential mental health hotline integrated with the 988 Suicide Lifeline, funds mobile crisis teams for disaster response, and mandates specialized training to reduce stigma and improve access to culturally competent care. The bill requires the development of peer support programs and education for responders and their families on mental health coping strategies. It authorizes $5 million annually (2024-2028) for grants to states and organizations to implement these services, specifically addressing the higher rates of mental health challenges and suicide among first responders compared to the general population.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Nov 2023

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Introduced Nov 14, 2023 Last action Nov 20, 2023

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Nov 20, 2023

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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Nov 17, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Nov 14, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

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Nov 14, 2023

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1 primary · 51 co-sponsors