Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act

Bill Number: H.R. 2240
Origin Chamber: House
Congress: 119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Status: Passed House
Latest Action: 2025-05-19: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last Updated: 2026-07-11T03:38:23Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

The "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act" (H.R. 2240) aims to address rising violence and aggression against law enforcement officers by mandating comprehensive reports from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). These reports focus on data collection for attacks, ambushes, non-criminal aggressive incidents, and mental health impacts, to inform better federal, state, and local responses, training, and resources.

Key Provisions

Short Title (Section 1): The act is titled the "Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act."
Findings (Section 2): Congress outlines background facts, including a rise in anti-police violence (e.g., 60 officers killed in 2022, 30% from ambushes), the need for detailed data beyond existing systems, mental health challenges for officers, and prior commitments like the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers Report (Section 3): Within 270 days of enactment, the Attorney General must submit a report to congressional Judiciary Committees, in consultation with FBI and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) leaders. It covers:
Numbers of targeted attacks on officers and coordinated incidents.
Federal, state, and local responses to ambushes and violent attacks.
Surveys of training programs, their effectiveness, and improvement recommendations.
Analysis of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership's efficacy and limitations.
Feasibility of integrating data from Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted (LEOKA) and justifiable homicide reports.
Expanding data on suspect injuries and disparities in ambush reporting vs. other crimes.
Suggestions for new legislative tools to deter ambushes.
Aggression Against Law Enforcement Officers Report (Section 4): A separate report, also due in 270 days and in consultation with FBI and NIJ, analyzes:
Creating a new category in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) System and National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) for non-criminal aggressive or trauma-inducing incidents against officers.
Reporting standards, engaging state/local agencies, potential DOJ uses, disparities in data availability, and legislative tools to deter such incidents.
Mental Health and Wellness Report (Section 5): Another report due in 270 days, in consultation with FBI and NIJ, examines:
Types, frequency, and severity of officers' mental health responses to trauma.
Available resources (e.g., peer-to-peer programs) at federal, state, and local levels, their usage, and needs for mental health screening.
Recommendations for legislative tools to improve officer wellness.
Consultation Requirement (All Sections 3–5): Report development involves input from federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement; nongovernmental organizations; international bodies; academies; and other entities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

Builds on the Uniform Federal Crime Reporting Act of 1988 (34 U.S.C. 41303), which requires federal agencies to report crimes uniformly, by expanding data collection to include targeted ambushes, non-criminal aggressions, and mental health factors not currently captured in LEOKA, UCR, or NIBRS.
Introduces new reporting categories and analyses for incidents below the threshold of reportable crimes (e.g., assaults too minor or frequent for standard tracking), potentially requiring updates to federal crime databases.
Enhances evaluation of existing programs like the Bulletproof Vest Partnership (under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968) by mandating efficacy reviews and addressing distribution limitations amid rising threats.

Potential Impacts

Government Agencies: The DOJ, FBI, and NIJ will face increased administrative burdens to compile and expand data systems, consult stakeholders, and produce detailed reports within tight deadlines. This could lead to improved resource allocation for training, protective gear, and mental health support across federal, state, and local levels.
Citizens: Law enforcement officers and their families may benefit from better-targeted safety measures and wellness programs, potentially reducing officer injuries, deaths, and burnout. The public could see enhanced community safety through more effective policing, though no direct citizen mandates or costs are imposed.
International Relations: Minimal direct impact, though consultations with international organizations could indirectly inform global best practices for officer safety.

Main Stakeholders Affected

Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies: Federal (e.g., FBI), state, local, and tribal police will provide input, benefit from improved training/data, and potentially report more incidents.
DOJ and Related Entities: Attorney General, FBI Director, NIJ Director, and Criminal Justice Information Services Division bear primary responsibility for report development and implementation.
Congress: Judiciary Committees in the House and Senate receive reports, influencing future legislation on officer safety.
Support Organizations: Nongovernmental groups, academies, and mental health providers consulted for insights on resources and disparities.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

Legal: Strengthens data-driven approaches to public safety under existing federal crime reporting laws, without creating new crimes or penalties; focuses on analysis and recommendations to deter attacks through policy, not enforcement.
Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's authority to regulate federal agencies and support state/local law enforcement (e.g., via spending powers), raising no apparent free speech, privacy, or due process concerns, as it emphasizes voluntary consultations and aggregate data.
Political: Signals bipartisan support for law enforcement amid debates on police reform and anti-police sentiment, potentially influencing funding priorities and responses to officer wellness in a politically charged environment; the findings highlight societal value of officers while acknowledging mental health needs.

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Sponsor

Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]

Cosponsors (22)

Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28], Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19], Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3], Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11], Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18], Rep. Begich, Nicholas [R-AK-At Large], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

Recent Actions

2025-05-19: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-05-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-05-15: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 403 - 11 (Roll no. 131). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2071-2072) (Roll call 131)
2025-05-15: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 403 - 11 (Roll no. 131). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2071-2072) (Roll call 131)
2025-05-15: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2078-2079)
2025-05-15: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 2240, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. McBath demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2025-05-15: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-05-15: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2240.
2025-05-15: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
2025-05-15: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 405. (consideration: CR H2071-2077)
2025-05-13: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 405 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243 and H.R. 2255. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2240, H.R. 2243, and H.R. 2255. All bills are being considered under a closed rule with each bill having one motion to recommit.
2025-04-28: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 56.
2025-04-28: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-79.
2025-04-28: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-79.
2025-03-25: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Bill Versions

Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act — issued 2025-05-15 — PDF (12 pages)
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025 — issued 2025-03-21 — PDF (10 pages)
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act — issued 2025-05-19 — PDF (11 pages)
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act — issued 2025-04-28 — PDF (14 pages)