Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5282
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-09-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-22T08:07:17Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation
The bill, titled the "Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025," aims to extend federal funding for grants that provide support to law enforcement officers and their families, focusing on mental health and crisis intervention services. It amends an existing law to continue these programs without introducing new requirements.
Key Provisions
- Reauthorization Period: Extends the availability of grants under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 from the previous timeframe of 2020 through 2024 to a new period of 2025 through 2029.
- The grants are authorized under Section 1001(a)(21) of the Act (codified at 34 U.S.C. 10261(a)(21)), which supports programs addressing officer wellness, trauma, and family assistance.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- This is a straightforward extension of an expiring authorization; it does not add, modify, or remove any substantive elements of the grant program.
- The only change is updating the dates in the law to prevent the program's lapse after 2024.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The U.S. Department of Justice (which administers these grants) will continue funding state and local law enforcement agencies, potentially stabilizing budgets for officer support programs without needing new appropriations.
- On Citizens: Law enforcement officers and their families will maintain access to mental health resources, peer support, and crisis intervention services, which could improve officer well-being and public safety by reducing burnout and related issues.
- On International Relations: No direct impacts, as the bill is focused on domestic law enforcement support.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Law Enforcement Agencies and Officers: Primary beneficiaries, as they receive grants for training, counseling, and family support services.
- Families of Officers: Indirectly supported through family-oriented assistance programs.
- Federal and State Governments: Involved in grant administration and funding allocation.
- Non-Profit and Community Organizations: May partner with agencies to deliver services funded by these grants.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Reinforces the federal government's role in supporting state and local policing under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act, a foundational law for federal criminal justice grants since 1968. No challenges to constitutional authority (e.g., spending power under Article I) are apparent.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's enumerated powers to regulate commerce and provide for the general welfare, without raising federalism concerns as it builds on voluntary grant programs.
- Political: Bipartisan sponsorship (introduced by Rep. Reschenthaler and Rep. Dean) suggests broad support for officer mental health post-high-profile policing challenges; it avoids controversy by simply extending existing aid rather than expanding or restricting it.
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Sponsor
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Cosponsors (28)
Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22], Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18], Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7], Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14], Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4], Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2], Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2], Rep. McDonald Rivet, Kristen [D-MI-8], Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11], Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Perez, Marie Gluesenkamp [D-WA-3], Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18]
Recent Actions
- 2025-09-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-09-10: Introduced in House
- 2025-09-10: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025 — issued 2025-09-10 — PDF (2 pages)