HR 6601 United States House · 119th Congress

CARE for First Responders Act

The CARE for First Responders Act (HR 6601) provides mental health support specifically for first responders, including emergency personnel and 911 operators (defined as "qualified emergency response providers"). It requires the creation of a 24/7 confidential hotline via the 988 Suicide Lifeline, peer support programs staffed by trained responders, and mobile crisis units that offer on-site mental health services during major disasters. The bill mandates trauma-informed, culturally appropriate care and education to reduce stigma around mental health, with a focus on helping responders and their families adjust after disaster work. It authorizes $5 million annually (2026-2030) for these services through grants to state/local health entities.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Dec 2025

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Introduced Dec 10, 2025 Last action Feb 2, 2026

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Feb 2, 2026

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

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Dec 10, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Dec 10, 2025

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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors