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H.R. 2992Became Law

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 16, 2022)

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit.

Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

What just happenedAug 16, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-170.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9](D-NJ)Sponsor
13 cosponsors10 D3 R
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  1. Aug 16, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-170.

  2. Aug 16, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-170.

  3. Aug 16, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 16, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 15, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 15, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 2, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Aug 1, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3826)

  9. Aug 1, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3826)

  10. Aug 1, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Aug 1, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. May 19, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. May 18, 2022FloorH38310

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

  14. May 18, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 21 (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H5117)

  15. May 18, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 21 (Roll no. 222).

  16. May 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5166-5167)

  17. May 18, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  18. May 18, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2992.

  19. May 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5117-5119)

  20. May 18, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. May 18, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.

  22. May 18, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  23. May 18, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  24. May 18, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-336, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. May 18, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-336, Part I.

    Judiciary Committee
  26. May 11, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  27. May 11, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. May 11, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. Nov 9, 2021Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  30. May 5, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  31. May 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

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

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  32. May 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

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

    Judiciary Committee
  33. May 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. May 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 16, 202249

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit.

Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

Passed SenateAug 1, 202255

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit.

Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

Passed HouseMay 18, 202253

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit.

Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

Introduced in HouseMay 4, 2021

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit.

Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act — Informed