Public Safety and Mental Health Reporting Act

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Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because currently, there isn't a comprehensive national picture of how often or how effectively law enforcement interacts with people experiencing mental health crises. Without this data, it's difficult to understand the scope of the issue, identify best practices, or pinpoint areas where improvements are needed in police training or mental health services. If this bill becomes law, it would provide valuable insights into these interactions, which could help lead to more informed decisions about public safety, mental health care, and the training of police officers. If it doesn't pass, there would continue to be a significant gap in national data, making it harder to develop evidence-based solutions for these complex encounters.

KEY PROVISIONS

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Directs the Attorney General to acquire annual data on law enforcement interactions with people with mental illness.

This establishes a consistent, national effort to collect crucial information that is currently not systematically gathered.

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Requires the Attorney General to establish guidelines for data collection in consultation with health and human services officials.

Ensuring proper guidelines helps guarantee the data is collected accurately, consistently, and ethically across different agencies.

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Stipulates that the data can only be used for research or statistical purposes and must not contain identifying information.

This protects individual privacy while still allowing for valuable analysis of overall trends and patterns.

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Mandates that the Attorney General submit an annual summary of the data to Congress and make it publicly available.

This promotes transparency and ensures that the information is shared with policymakers and the public to inform decision-making.

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Authorizes funding for the data collection efforts from fiscal years 2026 through 2036.

This provides the necessary financial support to carry out the provisions of the bill over an extended period.

DEADLINES & DATES

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Attorney General shall acquire data for each calendar year

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Attorney General shall submit to Congress and make publicly available an annual summary of the data

FUNDING & AUTHORIZATIONS

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AMOUNT	PROGRAM	TYPE	YEARS
Such sums as may be necessary	Data acquisition and reporting on law enforcement interactions with people with mental illness	discretionary	Fiscal years 2026 through 2036

GLOSSARY

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Attorney General: The head of the U.S. Department of Justice and the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government.
Secretary of Health and Human Services: The head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees public health and social service programs.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): A federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
Acquire data: To collect or gather information or statistics.
Fiscal year: A 12-month period that a government or company uses for budgeting and accounting purposes, often different from the calendar year (e.g., the federal fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30).

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MAY 29, 25

Introduced in House

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MAY 29, 25

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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