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Bill117th CongressFiled May 7, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 3070

COPS Counseling Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 7, 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 9, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6](D-MD)Sponsor
20 cosponsors12 D8 R
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  1. Nov 9, 2021Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  2. May 7, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. May 7, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. May 7, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

COPS Counseling Act — Informed