Bill · H.R. 1902· House(119-HR-1902)

HERO Act

Age: 61 years

California

Introduced: 3/6/2025
Last activity: 3/6/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
Sponsored by: Ami Bera
Cosponsors: - 32 - 4

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The HELPING Emergency Responders Overcome Act, or the HERO Act, aims to improve how mental health issues are detected, prevented, and treated among public safety officers. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a data system to track suicide incidence among public safety officers. The bill also allows for grants to create peer-support wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies. Additionally, it provides for behavioral health and wellness programs for health care providers. Finally, the act mandates the development of educational resources regarding the unique stressors and cultures faced by fire and emergency medical personnel.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The bill establishes programs, grants, and best practices to enhance mental health support and suicide prevention for public safety and healthcare workers.
Does this put more money into medical research?+5
The bill directs the development of a national data system to study suicide incidence and successful interventions among public safety officers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires annual reports to Congress regarding suicide incidence among public safety officers.