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Public Law117th CongressCrime and Law Enforcement
S. 1502Became Law

COPS Counseling Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Nov 18, 2021)

Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act or the COPS Counseling Act

This bill sets forth requirements related to peer support counseling programs. A peer support counseling program is a program provided by a law enforcement agency that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a law enforcement officer of the agency.

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • generally prohibits the disclosure of the contents of a peer support communication, and
  • requires the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs.

What just happenedNov 18, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-60.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
10 cosponsors7 D3 R
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  1. Nov 18, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-60.

  2. Nov 18, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-60.

  3. Nov 18, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 18, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 9, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 9, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 27, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 27, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 3 (Roll no. 337). (text: CR H5944)

  9. Oct 27, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 3 (Roll no. 337).(text: CR H5944)

  10. Oct 27, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5953-5954)

  11. Oct 27, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  12. Oct 27, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1502.

  13. Oct 27, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5944-5948)

  14. Oct 27, 2021FloorH30300

    Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Jun 11, 2021FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Jun 11, 2021FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Jun 8, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Jun 7, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3965-3966)

  19. Jun 7, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S3965-3966)

  20. Jun 7, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3965-3966)

  21. Jun 7, 2021Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Jun 7, 2021Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. May 13, 2021Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Apr 29, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Apr 29, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawNov 18, 202149

Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act or the COPS Counseling Act

This bill sets forth requirements related to peer support counseling programs. A peer support counseling program is a program provided by a law enforcement agency that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a law enforcement officer of the agency.

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • generally prohibits the disclosure of the contents of a peer support communication, and
  • requires the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs.
Passed HouseOct 27, 202153

Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act or the COPS Counseling Act

This bill sets forth requirements related to peer support counseling programs. A peer support counseling program is a program provided by a law enforcement agency that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a law enforcement officer of the agency.

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • generally prohibits the disclosure of the contents of a peer support communication, and
  • requires the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs.
Passed SenateJun 7, 202155

Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act or the COPS Counseling Act

This bill sets forth requirements related to peer support counseling programs. A peer support counseling program is a program provided by a law enforcement agency that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a law enforcement officer of the agency.

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • generally prohibits the disclosure of the contents of a peer support communication, and
  • requires the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs.
Introduced in SenateApr 29, 2021

Confidentiality Opportunities for Peer Support Counseling Act or the COPS Counseling Act

This bill sets forth requirements related to peer support counseling programs. A peer support counseling program is a program provided by a law enforcement agency that provides counseling services from a peer support specialist to a law enforcement officer of the agency.

Among other things, the bill does the following:

  • generally prohibits the disclosure of the contents of a peer support communication, and
  • requires the Department of Justice to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs.
COPS Counseling Act — Informed