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Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026

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This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a working group involving multiple government agencies to focus on peer-to-peer behavioral health programs designed for law enforcement officers and first responders. These types of programs generally involve colleagues supporting each other with mental health and substance use challenges. No official summary is available for this bill.

Introduced

April 23, 2026

Policy Area

Health

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