S. 993 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015
S. 993 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has passed the senate — introduced on Apr 16, 2015, sponsored by Al Franken with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act of 2015 (Sec. 4) This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to an eligible entity for sequential intercept mapping and implementation for: mental health and criminal justice stakeholders to develop a shared understanding of the flow of individuals with mental illnesses through the criminal justic…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Al Franken (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 11 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 16, 2015
- Passed the SenateDec 10, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (Jan 15, 2016)
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- H.R. 2137: Federal Law Enforcement Self-Defense and Protection Act of 2015
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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