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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9929 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
This bill creates a new grant program to help states and cities pay for mental health checkups for prison and jail staff. These screenings are designed to find signs of serious issues like depression or bipolar disorder early on.
If a screening shows an officer might be struggling, a special outreach team will help them find a local doctor or clinic. The bill aims to make it easier for these workers to get professional help before a crisis happens.
The law includes a safe harbor rule to protect officers' jobs. It prevents them from being fired or facing negative work reviews just because they are seeking mental health treatment or participating in the program.
The program would start with $50 million in funding for the first year and increase to $70 million by 2030. Most of the money is set aside for local and state jails, while 20 percent goes to federal prisons.
All screenings must be kept private and confidential. A new advisory board will oversee the program to make sure the money is used correctly and that officers' personal information is protected.
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May 13, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
May 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 4514
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
