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H.R.6601

CARE for First Responders Act Crisis Assistance and Resources in Emergencies for First Responders Act

Introduced·12/10/25

CARE for First Responders Act aims to enhance mental health services for emergency responders.

The CARE for First Responders Act seeks to improve mental health services for emergency responders. It amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to include qualified emergency response providers in crisis counseling assistance. The Act also establishes a peer support counseling program for active and retired emergency responders. Additionally, it creates a hotline through the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline specifically for emergency responders.

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Where it stands

Current
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 2

House

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

Dec 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 10, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.