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Jill Tokuda (D-HI)

CARE for First Responders Act

H.R. 6601 · House bill Health

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 19 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The CARE for First Responders Act aims to increase access to mental health, substance use, and counseling services for qualified emergency response providers. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a comprehensive program including 24-hour care and a confidential, toll-free hotline via the 988 Lifeline. The bill also establishes a peer support counseling program utilizing active and retired providers. Additionally, the act provides for competitive grants to establish mobile units for short-term crisis services during major disasters. Research into best practices for preventing suicide among responders is also required.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +8

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The bill establishes a comprehensive 24-hour mental health program and a dedicated 988 lifeline specifically for first responders.

  • Scored +3

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill utilizes retired emergency responders as peer counselors to support others in the field.

  • Scored +3

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill includes a peer support counseling program that allows retired emergency response providers to assist others.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.