US HB8767 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on November 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on November 17 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-11-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizes grants to dispatch unarmed, specialized health care or social service providers to respond to nonviolent 9–1–1 calls instead of law enforcement officers. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration may award grants to states and other jurisdictions for this purpose.
Title
911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2020
Sponsors
| Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2020-11-17 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mental health
Nursing
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mental health
Nursing
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8767/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8767/BILLS-116hr8767ih.pdf |
