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Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed by voice vote the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (H.R. 2228), a bipartisan bill that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee last month to improve mental health services for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act, introduced by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to develop resources to equip local law enforcement agencies to address mental health challenges faced by officers.

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed by voice vote the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (H.R. 2228), a bipartisan bill that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee last month to improve mental health services for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act, introduced by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to develop resources to equip local law enforcement agencies to address mental health challenges faced by officers.

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed by voice vote the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (H.R. 2228), a bipartisan bill that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee last month to improve mental health services for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act, introduced by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to develop resources to equip local law enforcement agencies to address mental health challenges faced by officers.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228). Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.  I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today we are voting on H.R. 2228, the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act. This bill is designed to equip local law enforcement agencies with information and resources to address mental health challenges faced by officers. Our policemen and women report for duty every day, facing and responding to danger on our behalf.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228). Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.  I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today we are voting on H.R. 2228, the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act. This bill is designed to equip local law enforcement agencies with information and resources to address mental health challenges faced by officers. Our policemen and women report for duty every day, facing and responding to danger on our behalf.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228). Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.  I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today we are voting on H.R. 2228, the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act. This bill is designed to equip local law enforcement agencies with information and resources to address mental health challenges faced by officers. Our policemen and women report for duty every day, facing and responding to danger on our behalf.