S. 998 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019
S. 998 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Apr 3, 2019, sponsored by Josh Hawley with 21 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 3, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 21
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Public law
- Public Law 116-32
What it does
Supporting and Treating Officers In Crisis Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes for FY2020-FY2024 and revises Department of Justice grants to provide family support services to law enforcement personnel. Among other changes, the bill allows grants to support additional services such as suicide prevention and mental health programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Josh Hawley (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 11 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 3, 2019
- Passed the SenateMay 16, 2019
- Passed the HouseJul 10, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentJul 15, 2019
- Became lawJul 25, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-32. (Jul 25, 2019)
Other Crime and Law Enforcement bills in the 116th Congress
- H.R. 2379: To reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
- S. 744: Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019
- H.R. 724: Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act
- H.R. 4258: Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act of 2019
- H.R. 5277: To amend section 442 of title 18, United States Code, to exempt certain interests in mutual funds…
- H.R. 777: Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019
- S. 3201: Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act
- S. 2746: Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act
- H.R. 886: Veteran Treatment Court Coordination Act of 2019
- S. 3607: Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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