H.R. 2698 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2019
H.R. 2698 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 14, 2019, sponsored by Kendra S. Horn with 33 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 14, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 33
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2019 This bill directs the Office of Justice Programs within the Department of Justice to award grants to law enforcement agencies for behavioral health crisis response training.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kendra S. Horn (D-OK). Co-sponsors: 23 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 14, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (Jun 26, 2019)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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