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H.R. 8776119th CongressIn committeeLatest action May 13, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026
Introduced:
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The bill directs the Attorney General to report to Congress on reducing mental health stigma among law enforcement officers.
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The Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026 requires the Attorney General to write a report on helping law enforcement officers cope with mental health issues. The report would examine ways to reduce stigma and encourage use of mental health screenings, peer counseling, and confidential support services. It is due to Congress within 270 days of enactment.
The bill affects law enforcement officers broadly, including police, corrections officers, probation and parole officers, and judicial officers. It also involves the FBI, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, the National Institute of Justice, police agencies at all government levels, labor unions, academics, and mental health organizations.
The bill does not create new programs or funding but directs agencies to study the issue and recommend future action, meaning any real change depends on later steps. Residents could be indirectly affected through changes in police workforce well-being and community policing.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.