Bills · HR 5725
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5725Health
Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 8· LAST ACTION OCT 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a growing concern about how mental health emergencies are handled in communities across the country. Currently, many mental health crises are met with a law enforcement response, which can sometimes escalate situations, lead to arrests, or result in tragic outcomes for individuals who primarily need medical or therapeutic help. By providing funding for "health-centered" responses, the bill aims to shift this paradigm, offering a more compassionate and effective approach.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more specialized and appropriate care for people in crisis, potentially reducing the strain on police departments and emergency rooms. It could also help de-stigmatize mental health issues by treating them as public health concerns rather than criminal matters. If it doesn't pass, communities will likely continue to rely heavily on traditional law enforcement for mental health calls, which may not always be the best or safest solution for individuals in crisis or the officers involved.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a competitive grant program run by the Attorney General to help eligible jurisdictions implement or expand health-centered responses to behavioral health emergencies.
This creates a dedicated funding stream to support communities in developing alternatives to traditional law enforcement-led responses for mental health crises.
PROVISION 02
Allows grant funds to be used to embed mental health professionals in 911 dispatch centers and develop alternative call routing to crisis hotlines like 988.
These provisions ensure that individuals in crisis can be directed to appropriate mental health support from the first point of contact, rather than automatically involving law enforcement.
PROVISION 03
Clarifies that the bill does not require jurisdictions to remove law enforcement from all emergency responses or override existing state laws regarding involuntary psychiatric holds or public safety.
This ensures flexibility for local communities and addresses potential concerns about public safety and existing legal frameworks.
PROVISION 04
Requires grant recipients to submit annual reports on response times, use of force by responders, and diversion rates.
This ensures accountability and allows for evaluation of the program's effectiveness in shifting responses and improving outcomes.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $25,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to fund the grant program.
This allocates specific federal funds over multiple years to support the transition to health-centered crisis responses.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 8
Introduced in House
OCT 8
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5725
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 8, 2025
Last actionOct 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025
House BillHR 5725Health
Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 8, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 8, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
13
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