H.R. 2992 · 117th Congress

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act

Introduced on May 4, 2021 by Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-9). 13 cosponsors, 3 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-170.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-170
Introduced
May 4, 2021
Cosponsors
13
3 from the other party
Policy area
Health
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Health information and medical records
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Medical education
  • Mental health
  • Neurological disorders

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Aug 16, 2022). Public domain.

Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act or the TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act

This bill requires the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to consult with relevant agencies to establish crisis intervention training tools for first responders to address individuals with traumatic brain injuries, acquired brain injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The BJA must ensure that at least one police department designated as a Law Enforcement Mental Health Learning Site utilizes the tools and that such tools are part of the Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit.

Additionally, the bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to study and report about the prevalence and incidence of concussions among first responders.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Bill Pascrell, Jr.D-NJ-9Sponsor

Democrats · 10

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    May 18, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 400–21

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. May 4, 2021Introduced in House
  2. May 4, 2021Introduced in House
  3. May 4, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  4. May 4, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. May 5, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  6. Nov 9, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  7. May 11, 2022 · HouseSubcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
  8. May 11, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  9. May 11, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  10. May 18, 2022Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-336, Part I.
  11. May 18, 2022 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-336, Part I.
  12. May 18, 2022Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  13. May 18, 2022 · HouseCommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.
  14. May 18, 2022 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
  15. May 18, 2022 · HouseMr. Cohen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  16. May 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5117-5119)
  17. May 18, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2992.
  18. May 18, 2022 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  19. May 18, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5166-5167)
  20. May 18, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 21 (Roll no. 222).House · Roll call 222
  21. May 18, 2022 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 400 - 21 (Roll no. 222). (text: CR H5117)House · Roll call 222
  22. May 18, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  23. May 19, 2022 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  24. Aug 1, 2022Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  25. Aug 1, 2022 · SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  26. Aug 1, 2022Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3826)
  27. Aug 1, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3826)
  28. Aug 2, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  29. Aug 15, 2022Presented to President.
  30. Aug 15, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  31. Aug 16, 2022Signed by President.
  32. Aug 16, 2022Signed by President.
  33. Aug 16, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-170.
  34. Aug 16, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-170.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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