H.R. 2992 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act
H.R. 2992 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on May 4, 2021, sponsored by Bill Pascrell, Jr. with 13 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 4, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 13
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 117-170
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 10 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2021
- Passed the HouseMay 18, 2022
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentAug 15, 2022
- Became lawAug 16, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-170. (Aug 16, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 18, 2022 · Passed400–21
Every roll call vote on this bill
- TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training ActHouse · May 18, 2022
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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