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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8776

Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026

Mental Health Support for Law Enforcement Officers

22 days ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss and vote on the proposal. There are no upcoming hearings scheduled at this time.

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The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular issue, but bills that only require reports often struggle to get a final vote in a busy schedule.

Key Points

  • This bill requires the Attorney General to create a report on the best ways to help law enforcement officers with their mental health. The goal is to find strategies that make it easier for officers to seek help without feeling ashamed or worried about their reputations.
  • The report would look at how to encourage officers to use tools like mental health screenings and peer counseling. It would also focus on making sure these services stay private so that officers feel safe using them.
  • The plan would cover a wide range of workers in the justice system. This includes police officers, prison guards, and people who work in probation or parole.
  • To create this report, the government must talk to many different groups. This includes local police departments, unions, and experts in mental health and suicide prevention.
  • The Attorney General would have about nine months to finish the report and give it to Congress once the bill is signed into law.

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Milestones

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May 13, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 13, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 8776
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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