H.R.8776

Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026

Introduced·5/13/26

Requires a report on strategies to reduce mental health stigma among law enforcement officers.

The Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026 mandates the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress within 270 days. The report will detail effective strategies and best practices to reduce mental health stigma among law enforcement officers, encourage access to mental health resources, and ensure confidentiality of mental health services. The report will be prepared in consultation with relevant stakeholders including federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.

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History

May 13

House

Introduced in House

May 13

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.