VoterlyH.R. 2992: TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act
117th Congress · Sponsored from New Jersey · Became law
What this bill 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. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit. Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2021-05-04
- Policy area Health
- Cosponsors 13
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 117-170.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] introduced H.R. 2992. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 2992 do?
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 …
Who sponsored H.R. 2992?
Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9] (D) of New Jersey is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 2992?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 2992 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 2992 became law.