Bill orders three federal reports on police attacks and mental health
Passed one chamberH.R. 2240Latest action
Sponsor: Tim Moore · Representative · NC
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Official title: Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
119th Congress
Topics: Crime & justice
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HR 2240 requires the Attorney General to deliver three reports on officer safety and mental health within 270 days.
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What does this do?
HR 2240 directs the Attorney General, with the FBI and National Institute of Justice, to produce three reports for Congress within 270 days. The reports cover ambush attacks on officers, non-criminal "aggressive actions" against them, and law enforcement mental health. The bill creates no new programs, funding, or crimes—it's strictly a study and data-gathering requirement.
Who does it affect?
The Department of Justice and FBI must gather the data and consult state, local, and tribal police departments plus outside experts. Law enforcement officers are indirectly affected, since findings could shape future training, equipment, data, and mental health decisions.
Why does it matter?
The reports could influence future legislation or funding tied to police safety, training, and wellness, though this bill itself makes no immediate changes for residents or officers.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMar 21, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · May 19, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Recorded votes
Roll-call votes recorded since January 3, 2025.
House · · Roll call 131
As recorded
- Question
- On Passage
- Result:
- Passed
- 403
- Nay
- 11
- 0
- 19
Republicans 213 yes, 7 not voting · Democrats 190 yes, 11 no, 12 not voting
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