Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- S. 419
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-05-20: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-02T11:03:21Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The legislation, titled the "Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025," aims to extend federal funding for programs that provide mental health and crisis support to law enforcement officers and their families. It builds on existing grants under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to help address challenges like stress, trauma, and wellness needs faced by police personnel.
Key Provisions
- Reauthorizes a specific grant program (under Section 1001(a)(21) of the 1968 Act) that funds support services for law enforcement officers in crisis, including treatment and family assistance.
- Sets the new authorization period for these grants from fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Updates the expiration date of the grant authorization from the previous period (fiscal years 2020 through 2024) to a new five-year window (2025 through 2029).
- No other substantive changes are made; it simply extends the existing framework without altering eligibility, funding amounts, or program requirements.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: The U.S. Department of Justice (which administers these grants) can continue allocating federal funds without interruption, potentially stabilizing budgets for law enforcement support programs.
- On citizens: Primarily benefits law enforcement officers and their families by ensuring ongoing access to crisis intervention, counseling, and treatment services, which may improve officer well-being and retention in high-stress roles.
- On international relations: No direct impact, as the bill focuses on domestic law enforcement support.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Law enforcement officers: Direct recipients of support services, such as mental health resources to handle job-related crises.
- Families of officers: Included in the grant-funded assistance for emotional and practical support.
- Local and state law enforcement agencies: Eligible to apply for and receive grants to implement wellness programs.
- Federal government: Involved in funding and oversight through the Department of Justice.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: This is a minor, procedural amendment that maintains the status quo of the 1968 Act's grant provisions, with no challenges to existing legal structures or new enforcement mechanisms.
- Constitutional: No apparent issues, as it involves standard congressional authority over federal spending and does not infringe on individual rights or state powers.
- Political: Bipartisan support is evident from the bill's sponsors (including senators from both parties), signaling broad agreement on prioritizing police mental health. It could encourage similar extensions for public safety funding but does not introduce controversial elements like policy reforms.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (14)
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Recent Actions
- 2025-05-20: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
- 2025-05-20: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
- 2025-05-20: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley without amendment. Without written report.
- 2025-05-15: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- 2025-02-05: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2025-02-05: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025 — issued 2025-02-05 — PDF (2 pages)
- Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025 — issued 2025-05-20 — PDF (4 pages)