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HR 2368 — Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019

Last action — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.

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Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises Department of Justice grants to provide family support services to law enforcement personnel. Among other changes, the bill allows grants to support additional services such as suicide prevention and mental health programs.

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The updated version of H.R. 2368 includes additional sponsors who are now associated with the bill, indicating broader support. It also reflects a change in its status from "Introduced in House" to "Reported in House." This shift suggests that the bill has progressed in the legislative process and is now being considered in a wider context, which can impact its chances for further action.

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2368 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2368 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> Union Calendar No.
103 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
2368 To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.
2368 [Report No.
116-140] To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary July 9, 2019 Additional sponsors:
Mr.
Collins of Georgia, Mr.
Fitzpatrick, Mr.
Stivers, Mr.
Kustoff of Tennessee, Mr.
Cicilline, Mrs.
McBath, Ms.
Wild, Mr.
Kilmer, Ms.
Scanlon, Mr.
Crenshaw, and Mr.
Bilirakis July 9, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.
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Union Calendar No.
103 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
R.
2368 [Report No.
116-140] _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand support for police officer family services, stress reduction, and suicide prevention, and for other purposes.
_______________________________________________________________________ July 9, 2019 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Justice system improvement · 34 U.S.C. ch. 101 1 section Amends the act as a whole
  • § 10261 Authorization of appropriations Amends

    34 U.S.C. § 10261 — at 10261(a)(21)

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    (a) (1) There is authorized to be appropriated $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 and $33,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994 and 1995 to carry out the functions of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2) There is authorized to be appropriated $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 and $33,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994 and 1995 to carry out the functions of the National Institute of Justice. (3) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992 and $28,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994 and 1995 to carry out the remaining functions of the Office of Justice Programs and the Bureau of Justice Assistance other than functions under subchapters IV, V, part F,1 subchapters VI, XI, XII, XIII, XIV, XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, part V,1 subchapters XXII, and XXIII or 2 XXX. (4) There are authorized to be appropriated for each fiscal year such sums as may be necessary to carry out subchapter XI of this chapter. (5) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992 and $1,000,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994 and 1995 to carry out the programs under subchapters IV and V (other than subpart 2 of part B) 3 (other than subpart 1 of part B of subchapter V) of this chapter. (6) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992, $245,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 4 1994 and 1995 to carry out subpart 1 of part B of subchapter V of this chapter. (7) There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XIII $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2001 through 2005. (8) There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1992, $16,500,000 for fiscal year 1993, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 4 1994 and 1995. (9) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XIV— (A) $24,000,000 for fiscal year 1996; (B) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; (C) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1998; (D) $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; and (E) $66,000,000 for fiscal year 2000. (10) There are 5 authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1994, 1995, and 1996 to carry out projects under subchapter XV. (11) (A) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subchapter XVI, to remain available until expended $1,047,119,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2009. (B) Of funds available under subchapter XVI in any fiscal year, up to 3 percent may be used for technical assistance under section 10381(d) of this title or for evaluations or studies carried out or commissioned by the Attorney General in furtherance of the purposes of subchapter XVI. Of the remaining funds, 50 percent shall be allocated for grants pursuant to applications submitted by units of local government or law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over areas with populations exceeding 150,000 or by public and private entities that serve areas with populations exceeding 150,000, and 50 percent shall be allocated for grants pursuant to applications submitted by units of local government or law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction over areas with populations 150,000 or less or by public and private entities that serve areas with populations 150,000 or less. In view of the extraordinary need for law enforcement assistance in Indian country, an appropriate amount of funds available under subchapter XVI shall be made available for grants to Indian tribal governments or tribal law enforcement agencies. (16)  6 There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out projects under subchapter XVII— (A) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1996; (B) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1997; (C) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1998; (D) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1999; and (E) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2000. (17) There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the projects under subchapter XVIII— (A) $27,000,000 for fisca...

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Also cites: 34 U.S.C. § 10492, 34 U.S.C. § 10493

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The bill expands and redefines support services for law enforcement officers and their families, enhancing mental health resources and training programs.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10491

    family support → support for law enforcement officers and families

    The part heading is changed to emphasize support for both officers and their families.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10491

    disseminate the findings of such studies to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, related organizations, and other interested parties → disseminate the findings of such studies to Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies, related organizations, and other interested parties, including any research and reports developed under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-113; 131 Stat. 2276)

    The bill specifies that findings should include research from the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10491

    stress reduction → stress reduction, psychological services, suicide prevention

    Additional services are included in the technical assistance and training required for law enforcement agencies.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10492

    and mental health services

    Mental health services are explicitly added to the family support services for which grants may be made.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10493

    for law enforcement personnel and families → for law enforcement officers and families

    The language is refined to specify support includes law enforcement officers.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10493

    Evidence-based programs to reduce stress, prevent suicide, and promote mental health. → Evidence-based programs to reduce stress, prevent suicide, and promote mental health.

    The existing paragraph on evidence-based programs is amended for clarity without changing its meaning.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10493

    law enforcement family crisis, mental health crisis, and suicide prevention telephone services on a 24-hour basis → law enforcement family crisis, mental health crisis, and suicide prevention

    This expands the 24-hour services offered to include mental health crisis and suicide prevention without requiring a dedicated telephone service.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10493

    human immunodeficiency virus → infectious disease

    The terminology is updated to refer more broadly to infectious diseases.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10493

    counseling for families of personnel killed → counseling for families of personnel killed, injured, or permanently disabled

    Broader support is provided to families affected by a range of incidents involving law enforcement personnel.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10493

    Specialized training for identifying, reporting, and responding to officer mental health crises and suicide. → Specialized training for identifying, reporting, and responding to officer mental health crises and suicide.

    The specification of training focuses on mental health crises among officers.

  • 34 U.S.C. 10261

    to carry out part W, $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024. → to carry out part W, $7,500,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.

    The bill reauthorizes and specifies the funding for the program supporting law enforcement officers and their families.

Action History

  1. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-140.

  2. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-140.

  3. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.

  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  5. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  6. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  7. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3955)

  8. Introduced in House

  9. Introduced in House

  10. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2368 do?
Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises Department of Justice grants to provide family support services to law enforcement personnel. Among other changes, the bill allows grants to support additional services such as suicide prevention and mental health programs.
Who sponsors HR 2368?
HR 2368 is sponsored by Reschenthaler, Guy (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2368?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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