HR-1480 : Still Just a Bill

Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act or the HERO Act

This bill establishes a series of programs relating to the behavioral health of law enforcement officers, first responders, 9-1-1 operators, other public safety officers, and health care providers.

The programs include

  • a public safety officer suicide-reporting system at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
  • a grant program for peer-support behavioral health and wellness programs within fire departments and emergency medical services agencies, and
  • a grant program for behavioral health and wellness programs for health care providers.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-05-12FloorPursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2242-2243)House floor actions
2021-05-12FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 1480 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-05-11FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2021-05-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1480.House floor actions
2021-05-11FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2172-2175; text: CR H2172-2174)House floor actions
2021-05-11FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-03-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-03-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.House committee actions
2021-03-02IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2021-03-02IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2021-03-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Census and government statistics
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employment and training programs
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Government information and archives
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Mental health
  • Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
  • Tax-exempt organizations
  • Worker safety and health

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