DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act

HR 2577 establishes the DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act, requiring all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) law enforcement components - including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Secret Service, TSA, and others - to implement new mental health programs. The law creates a central "Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program" under the Chief Medical Officer to coordinate suicide prevention, reduce stigma, and provide confidential support, including peer-to-peer networks, annual training for officers, and resources for families. Key mechanisms include mandatory annual confidential surveys of personnel, data collection on suicides (while protecting privacy), and requiring DHS components to improve mental health programs by removing barriers to seeking help and ensuring no adverse actions for officers who access counseling. The bill mandates annual congressional briefings on implementation through 2027.