H.R. 1859
Referred to Committee911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2021
Introduced 3/11/2021•117th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
3/12/2021 • House
Summary
911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2021
This bill 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.
Introduced in House • 3/11/2021
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Health
Congressional oversightDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEmployment and training programsFirearms and explosivesFirst responders and emergency personnelForeign language and bilingual programsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHomelessness and emergency shelterLaw enforcement administration and fundingMental healthNursingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
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Originated in the House
Introduced
March 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House3/11/2021