House Bill 1859
117th Congress(2021-2022)
911 Diversion to Unarmed Personnel Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 11, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1859
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
March 11, 2021
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03/12/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/11/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/11/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:16 PM