What does Preamble of 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2025 do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for establishing unarmed mobile crisis response programs. Eligible recipients include States, territories, political subdivisions of States and territories, Tribal Governments, and consortia of Tribal Governments.

What does SHORT TITLE. of 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2025.

What does GRANTS FOR UNARMED MOBILE CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAMS. of 911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to establish grants for unarmed mobile crisis response programs. Eligible applicants include States, territories, political subdivisions, Tribal Governments, and consortia of Tribal Governments. Funded programs must dispatch unarmed professional service providers in groups of two or more and provide services like screening, assessment, de-escalation, and referrals. Programs are prohibited from being subject to oversight by law enforcement agencies. Grant funds can be used for hiring providers, training, updating 911 systems, coordinating with 9-8-8 call centers, and building capacity for culturally competent services. Applicants must submit a plan to train 911 telecommunicators to identify calls suitable for unarmed mobile crisis response. Recipients must submit biannual reports on program activities, demographics of individuals served, and program effects on emergency services and law enforcement involvement. The Secretary will submit biannual reports to Congress summarizing grantee reports. The term 'nonviolent emergency call' includes situations related to mental health, homelessness, addiction, and other social service needs that do not involve obvious violent behavior.

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911 Community Crisis Responders Act of 2025

Last updated: 5/29/2025 · Introduced: 5/29/2025

Author: Adam Smith (D-WA)

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This bill establishes grants to support the creation of unarmed mobile crisis response programs addressing mental health, homelessness, and addiction.
Funded programs must deploy teams of unarmed professionals to provide crisis intervention and referrals, excluding law enforcement oversight.
Applicants must train 911 telecommunicators to identify appropriate calls for mobile crisis response teams, and recipients will report on program outcomes.

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