HR 6003
First Responder Resiliency Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The First Responder Resiliency Act of 2020 aims to improve mental health support for firefighters and emergency medical services personnel, as well as law enforcement officers. It removes the requirement for matching funds when federal grants are used to address job-related mental health issues. This change allows more funds to be directly allocated to programs focused on raising awareness, preventing, and treating mental health challenges faced by first responders. The bill seeks to combat the rising rates of suicide and other mental health problems within these critical professions.
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Grace F. Napolitano
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