By: Quiver LegislationRadar
Posted: an hour ago / May 27, 2026 4:03 p.m. UTC
We have received text from H.R. 8776: Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-05-13, and currently has 2 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026 aims to improve mental health support for law enforcement officers by requiring a comprehensive report from the Attorney General within 270 days of the bill’s enactment. The key provisions of the bill include:
Report Requirement
The Attorney General, working alongside various law enforcement and justice agencies, must submit a report that covers:
Effective strategies and best practices:
This includes methods to reduce stigma related to mental health among law enforcement officers and to encourage these officers to utilize available mental health resources.
Confidentiality of services:
Recommendations must ensure confidentiality in the mental health services provided to officers. This pertains to peer-to-peer counseling, critical incident stress debriefings, peer crisis lines, and employee assistance programs.
Action recommendations:
Suggestions on how to implement the identified strategies and best practices must be included.
Consultation Process
In preparing this report, the Attorney General and other directors mentioned must consult with:
Various law enforcement agencies at federal, state, tribal, and local levels.
Professional organizations related to law enforcement, alongside mental health and suicide prevention organizations, as well as labor and representative organizations.
Definition of Law Enforcement Officer
The bill defines a law enforcement officer as anyone involved in the control or reduction of crime and juvenile delinquency, or enforcement of criminal laws. This includes police officers, corrections officers, probation and parole officers, and judicial officers.
Overall Purpose
The overarching goal of the bill is to facilitate better mental health support for law enforcement personnel by reducing stigma and improving access to vital mental health services, ultimately promoting the well-being and effectiveness of these officers.
Relevant Companies
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Representative Laura Gillen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Laura Gillen:
H.R.9026: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the “Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office”.H.R.8894: To prosecute, as a Federal crime, the assault or intimidation of a passenger train crew member in a manner consistent with the prosecution of assault or intimidation of an aircraft crew member.H.R.8776: Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026H.R.8410: Safe Tracks ActH.R.7679: CAR SEAT ActH.R.7275: Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act
You can track bills proposed by Representative Laura Gillen on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Gillen.
Representative Laura Gillen Net Worth
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