H.R.7581 — Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
House Roll Call
H.R.7581
| Bill | H.R.7581 — Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 356 / Nay 55 / Present 0 / Not Voting 19 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 210 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| D | 146 | 55 | 0 | 12 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 7581 - Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act (HR 7581) aims to enhance the safety and wellness of law enforcement officers across the United States by establishing a comprehensive data collection framework. The bill mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to collect and analyze data related to law enforcement officer injuries, fatalities, and mental health issues, thereby providing a clearer understanding of the challenges faced by officers in the line of duty.
Key Provisions:
- The DOJ is required to develop a standardized data collection system that captures information on officer-related incidents, including injuries sustained in the line of duty, mental health challenges, and suicide rates.
- The bill emphasizes the importance of disaggregating data by various demographics, including age, race, and gender, to identify trends and disparities within law enforcement agencies.
- The collected data will be used to inform best practices, training programs, and wellness initiatives aimed at improving officer safety and mental health.
Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes appropriations for the DOJ to implement the data collection system and related initiatives. Specific funding levels are not detailed in the text but are expected to be determined through the appropriations process.
Agencies and Programs Affected: The primary agency affected by this legislation is the DOJ, particularly its Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Additionally, state and local law enforcement agencies will be impacted as they will be required to report data and may benefit from the insights generated by the collected information.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: Law enforcement officers across the nation will benefit from improved safety protocols and mental health resources derived from the data analysis. The bill also indirectly benefits the communities served by these officers, as enhanced officer wellness may lead to better policing outcomes.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 7581 has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for further consideration. The timeline for subsequent actions will depend on the committee’s review and any proposed amendments.
Yea (356)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
R
Ruben Gallego
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
E
Eric Swalwell
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (55)
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
T
Tony Cárdenas
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
B
Barbara Lee
G
Grace Napolitano
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Not Voting (19)
M
Matt Gaetz
B
Bob Good
R
Raúl Grijalva
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
L
Lisa McClain
A
Alexander Mooney
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
