What does Preamble of Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026 do?

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish an interagency working group. The working group will focus on peer-to-peer behavioral health programs. The target population for these programs is law enforcement officers and first responders.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026.

What does INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP ON PEER-TO-PEER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH of Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes an Interagency Working Group on Peer-to-Peer Behavioral Health Programs for Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is tasked with establishing this working group. The working group will review best practices for peer-to-peer behavioral health programs tailored to law enforcement and first responders. It will also issue updated recommendations to Congress on improving mental and behavioral health outcomes for these groups, including reducing suicide risk and addressing substance use. The review will consider distinct occupational models and include best practices related to confidentiality, training standards, and integration with licensed professionals. The working group will be composed of representatives from various agencies, organizations, and experience levels, including law enforcement officers and first responders. Within one year of enactment, the working group must publish a report detailing its review findings and submit a report to Congress with updated recommendations. The working group will terminate one year after fulfilling its reporting requirements. The Secretary may request to reconvene the working group if further updates to recommendations are needed.

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Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/23/2026 · Introduced: 4/23/2026

Author: Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA)

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This bill establishes an interagency working group to review and recommend best practices for peer-to-peer behavioral health programs for law enforcement officers and first responders.
The working group will assess programs focusing on mental and behavioral health outcomes, including suicide risk reduction and substance use, while considering confidentiality and training standards.
Within one year of enactment, the working group will publish a report detailing its findings and submit updated recommendations to Congress.

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