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H.R.8493

Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026

Introduced·4/23/26

Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026 establishes an interagency working group to review and recommend best practices for peer-to-peer.

Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026 directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency working group. This group will review best practices for peer-to-peer behavioral health programs tailored to law enforcement officers and first responders. The working group will also issue updated recommendations to Congress on ways to improve mental and behavioral health outcomes for these professionals.

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History

Apr 23

House

Introduced in House

Apr 23

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.