Bills · HR 2502
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2502Crime and Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a critical gap in how law enforcement and corrections officers currently respond to mental health and substance abuse emergencies. Many officers may lack specific training for these complex situations, which can sometimes lead to tragic outcomes for individuals in crisis and for the officers themselves. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly enhance public and officer safety by providing dedicated funding for specialized training, leading to more peaceful resolutions and fewer injuries or deaths during crisis interventions.
If this bill does not pass, agencies would continue to rely on existing, potentially insufficient, training programs or their own limited budgets to address the growing need for behavioral health crisis response training. This could mean that encounters between officers and individuals in crisis might not improve as quickly or widely, leaving vulnerable populations and officers at higher risk.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a federal grant program for law enforcement agencies and corrections agencies.
Provides a dedicated federal funding source for specialized behavioral health crisis response training for officers.
PROVISION 02
Allows the Attorney General to set aside up to $10,000,000 annually from existing funds for this grant program.
This sets a potential limit for federal investment in this type of training each year, indicating the scale of the program.
PROVISION 03
Requires agencies applying for grants to report previous officer injuries or deaths during behavioral health crises and current training received.
This information helps the Attorney General assess the need for training and measure the potential impact of the grants.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that grant funds must supplement, not replace, existing state, local, or tribal funds for training.
Ensures that federal money expands training efforts rather than merely shifting existing financial responsibilities.
PROVISION 05
Requires grant recipients to submit annual reports on how funds were used and the number of officers trained.
Provides accountability and allows the Attorney General to track the program's effectiveness and reach.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 10
D· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
43
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 40%
DEM 8 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 31
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1359)
MAR 31
Introduced in House
MAR 31
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2502
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
House BillHR 2502Crime and Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
