Bill · H.R. 8886· House(119-HR-8886)
SMART Community Policing Act
- Introduced
- 5/19/2026
- Last activity
- 5/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Jason Crow
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "SMART Community Policing Act," seeks to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The legislation aims to provide funding for innovations in community policing, mental health care, and community safety. It focuses on strengthening community policing programs to better de-escalate interactions involving individuals experiencing crises related to mental health, poverty, homelessness, or substance use. The bill proposes establishing or expanding mobile crisis team programs, co-responder programs, and case management and outreach teams. These initiatives are intended to connect individuals with necessary services and resources.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill funds mobile crisis teams, co-responder programs, and outreach teams specifically to connect individuals with mental health services.
Does this change how police departments operate?+6
The bill funds community policing innovations aimed at de-escalating interactions between law enforcement and individuals in crisis.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6
The bill enhances mental health crisis response through specialized mobile crisis and co-responder teams.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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De-escalation of Crisis Situations: The bill aims to de-escalate interactions between law enforcement and individuals experiencing mental health, poverty, homelessness, or substance use disorders (Section 2, Paragraph 1).
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Improved Access to Services: Mobile crisis teams would hire professionals to secure mental health services for individuals in crisis (Section 3, Paragraph 26, Subparagraph A, Clause iii).
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Direct Assistance for Community Members: Mental health professionals and paramedics can respond directly to requests for assistance from community members (Section 3, Paragraph 26, Subparagraph A, Clause i, Subclause II).
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Enhanced Support Through Co-Responder Programs: Pairing trained law enforcement officers with behavioral health clinicians or paramedics is intended to connect individuals with mental illness to appropriate services (Section 3, Paragraph 27, Subparagraph A, Clauses i and ii).
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Long-term Stability via Case Management: Case management and outreach teams can help individuals abide by treatment plans and meet responsibilities like work, school, and training (Section 3, Paragraph 28, Subparagraph A, Clause ii).
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Reduction in Repeat Emergency Interactions: Outreach teams can develop solutions for individuals who frequently use emergency services to reduce repeat interactions with law enforcement or medical professionals (Section 3, Paragraph 28, Subparagraph B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+6Improves Disability Rights+5Reduces Homelessness+4Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4
- 5/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
4 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.