A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the 9-8-8 and 9-1-1 Integration Act. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, along with the Attorney General, to set up a panel. This panel will create recommendations for training and protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers. The main goal is to make sure dispatchers handle behavioral health crises properly based on what the caller needs. The panel will include various experts like psychiatrists, paramedics, law enforcement, and members of underserved communities. The panel must also create data collection and reporting standards and send reports to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 18
- Scored +7
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill enhances mental health crisis response by integrating 9-8-8 and 9-1-1 services.
- Scored +6
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
The bill explicitly targets those with PTSD and includes veterans in the panel.
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill addresses the needs of those with serious mental illness and psychiatric symptoms.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
The increased data collection on 9-1-1 calls could potentially impact privacy.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(d)(1)(A): This provision looks at connecting 9-1-1 callers to crisis care services instead of sending law enforcement officers. This is positive because it could help people get specialized mental health support rather than a police response.
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Section 2(d)(2)(A): This requires training dispatch personnel on cultural competency, implicit bias, and best practices for behavioral or mental health crises. This benefits the public by ensuring dispatchers treat callers more fairly and understand their specific needs.
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Section 2(e)(2): This states that the panel must ensure data is collected in a way that protects caller privacy and confidentiality. This is a clear benefit for individuals who want to seek help without worrying about their private information being shared improperly.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people identified in the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill addresses the needs of those with serious mental illness and psychiatric symptoms. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — The bill explicitly targets those with PTSD and includes veterans in the panel. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill includes representation from Tribes and Tribal organizations on the panel. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill includes specific provisions for serving rural communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill's focus on underserved communities may benefit low-income populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill enhances mental health crisis response by integrating 9-8-8 and 9-1-1 services. Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths? — The bill addresses substance use crises through improved emergency response protocols. Does this help veterans get medical care? — The bill specifically includes veterans in the panel's focus for specialized crisis response. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill improves access to crisis care by establishing protocols to connect 9-1-1 callers to appropriate services.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill promotes diverting crisis calls from law enforcement to crisis care services. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill addresses response disparities and includes underserved communities in its advisory panel. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill supports individuals with mental health disabilities through better crisis protocols.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires regular reports and updates to be submitted to Congress. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill includes explicit instructions to ensure data collection protects caller privacy. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill directs the Secretary of HHS to establish a federal panel and standards.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill prioritizes recruiting personnel experienced in serving rural communities.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill mandates that data collection standards protect caller privacy and confidentiality.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The bill includes veterans in the scope of crisis response expertise and training. Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The increased data collection on 9-1-1 calls could potentially impact privacy.
- 9/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Nanette BarragánDemocrat · California
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Jennifer McClellanDemocrat · Virginia
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Adam SmithDemocrat · Washington
Lori TrahanDemocrat · Massachusetts