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H.R.2992 / 117th Congress

TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

Became Public Law No: 117-170.

Official summary

Version 49 · 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.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] · D–NJ

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee
  • Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Judiciary Committee
13 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 117-170.

  2. Became Public Law No: 117-170.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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

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

  10. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

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

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

  14. 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)

    House roll call 222 · Individual votes
  15. 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).

    House roll call 222 · Individual votes
  16. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5166-5167)

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

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

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

  21. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.

  22. Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

  23. Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.

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

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

  26. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  27. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  28. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

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

  30. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. Introduced in House

  34. Introduced in House

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