A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SMART Community Policing Act aims to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. This bill seeks to provide funding for innovations in community policing, mental health care, and community safety. It focuses on strengthening programs to de-escalate interactions involving individuals experiencing mental health issues, poverty, homelessness, or substance use disorders. The legislation proposes establishing or expanding mobile crisis team programs, co-responder programs, and case management and outreach teams. These initiatives are intended to connect individuals with necessary mental health services and community resources.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +8
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The bill funds mobile crisis teams, co-responder programs, and outreach teams to connect individuals with mental health services.
- Scored +7
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill promotes de-escalation training and pairing law enforcement with mental health professionals to improve community interactions.
- Scored +6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The bill improves access to mental health services and crisis stabilization for those with behavioral health needs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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De-escalation of Crisis Situations: The bill aims to de-escalate interactions between law enforcement and individuals experiencing mental health, poverty, homelessness, or substance use crises to achieve better outcomes (Section 2).
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Access to Specialized Care: Mobile crisis teams would hire skilled mental health professionals and paramedics to stabilize encounters and secure mental health services for individuals in need (Section 3, paragraph 26).
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Direct Community Assistance: Community members can request assistance directly from mobile crisis teams (Section 3, paragraph 26).
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Improved Resource Connection: Co-responder programs would pair trained law enforcement officers with behavioral health clinicians or paramedics to connect individuals with mental illness to appropriate services (Section 3, paragraph 27).
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Long-term Support and Stability: Case management and outreach teams would help individuals connect with community resources and assist them in meeting responsibilities such as work, school, and training (Section 3, paragraph 28).
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Reduction in Repeat Emergency Encounters: Outreach teams are intended to develop specific solutions for individuals who frequently use emergency services to reduce repeat interactions with law enforcement or medical professionals (Section 3, paragraph 28).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text of 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 improves access to mental health services and crisis stabilization for those with behavioral health needs. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides resources and support specifically for individuals experiencing poverty and housing instability. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The bill supports individuals meeting responsibilities such as school through outreach and case management.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill promotes de-escalation training and pairing law enforcement with mental health professionals to improve community interactions. Is this likely to reduce homelessness? — The bill specifically targets individuals experiencing homelessness through de-escalation and connection to community resources. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill includes outreach teams meant to help individuals meet responsibilities such as work and training.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The bill funds mobile crisis teams, co-responder programs, and outreach teams to connect individuals with mental health services.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill authorizes the hiring of mental health professionals, paramedics, case managers, and other personnel for mobile crisis and outreach teams.
- Education And Technology
- Does this reduce what student borrowers owe or repay? — The bill mentions helping individuals meet responsibilities like school through case management.
- 5/19/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
4 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.