118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9051
To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand trauma-informed
training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 15, 2024
Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Ms. Budzinski, Mr.
Casten, Mr. Moulton, and Ms. Jackson Lee) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand trauma-informed
training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Compassionate Assault Response and
Empathy Act of 2024''.
SEC. 2. EXPANDING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES.
Part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290dd
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 553. EXPANDING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to State, Tribal,
and local law enforcement agencies to establish and expand training for
law enforcement personnel--
``(1) to increase understanding and awareness of the impact
of trauma in sexual assault cases; and
``(2) to develop and implement strategies for trauma-
informed responses and policies in such cases.
``(b) Period of Grants.--The period of a grant under this section
shall be 1 year.
``(c) Training Described.--The training funded pursuant to
subsection (a) shall--
``(1) be trauma-informed, evidence-based, and victim-
centered;
``(2) focus on the circumstances of individuals who--
``(A) have experienced sexual assault or other
sexual violence; and
``(B) dealt with related trauma in interacting with
law enforcement; and
``(3) include training on--
``(A) how contact with law enforcement can cause or
lead to retraumatization of sexual assault victims; and
``(B) how law enforcement personnel can best
support victims of sexual assault or other sexual
violence during their interactions with law
enforcement.
``(d) Trainer Listing.--The Secretary shall maintain and make
available online--
``(1) a listing of trainers who provide training described
in subsection (c); and
``(2) make such listing searchable according to the
trainer's--
``(A) geographic area; and
``(B) professional background.
``(e) Diversity Among Trainers.--As a condition on receipt of a
grant under this section, a State, Tribal, or local law enforcement
agency shall strive to provide the training funded through the grant by
trainers with--
``(1) diverse professional backgrounds; and
``(2) inclusive racial, ethnic, and gender representation.
``(f) Required Number of Training Hours.--As a condition on receipt
of a grant under this section, a State, Tribal, or local law
enforcement agency shall agree to require--
``(1) individuals enrolled in a law enforcement academy (or
other initial training for law enforcement personnel) of such
agency to receive training described in subsection (c) for at
least eight hours; and
``(2) all other law enforcement personnel of such agency to
receive training described in subsection (c) for at least four
hours annually.
``(g) Reports to Congress.--The Secretary shall collect data and
submit annual reports to the Congress on the grant program under this
section. Each such report shall include--
``(1) the number of State, Tribal, and local law
enforcement agencies receiving grants under this section; and
``(2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of such grants in
improving trauma-informed training for law enforcement
personnel for sexual assault cases.
``(h) Definition.--In this section, the term `trauma-informed'
means based on the knowledge and understanding of trauma and its far-
reaching implications.''.
Compassionate Assault Response and Empathy Act of 2024
118th Congress: House Bill No. 9051
Introduced on July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024 Referred to a Committee
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9051
To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand trauma-informed
training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 15, 2024
Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Ms. Budzinski, Mr.
Casten, Mr. Moulton, and Ms. Jackson Lee) introduced the following
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand trauma-informed
training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases,
and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Compassionate Assault Response and
Empathy Act of 2024''.
SEC. 2. EXPANDING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES.
Part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 290dd
et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``SEC. 553. EXPANDING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to State, Tribal,
and local law enforcement agencies to establish and expand training for
law enforcement personnel--
``(1) to increase understanding and awareness of the impact
of trauma in sexual assault cases; and
``(2) to develop and implement strategies for trauma-
informed responses and policies in such cases.
``(b) Period of Grants.--The period of a grant under this section
shall be 1 year.
``(c) Training Described.--The training funded pursuant to
subsection (a) shall--
``(1) be trauma-informed, evidence-based, and victim-
centered;
``(2) focus on the circumstances of individuals who--
``(A) have experienced sexual assault or other
sexual violence; and
``(B) dealt with related trauma in interacting with
law enforcement; and
``(3) include training on--
``(A) how contact with law enforcement can cause or
lead to retraumatization of sexual assault victims; and
``(B) how law enforcement personnel can best
support victims of sexual assault or other sexual
violence during their interactions with law
enforcement.
``(d) Trainer Listing.--The Secretary shall maintain and make
available online--
``(1) a listing of trainers who provide training described
in subsection (c); and
``(2) make such listing searchable according to the
trainer's--
``(A) geographic area; and
``(B) professional background.
``(e) Diversity Among Trainers.--As a condition on receipt of a
grant under this section, a State, Tribal, or local law enforcement
agency shall strive to provide the training funded through the grant by
trainers with--
``(1) diverse professional backgrounds; and
``(2) inclusive racial, ethnic, and gender representation.
``(f) Required Number of Training Hours.--As a condition on receipt
of a grant under this section, a State, Tribal, or local law
enforcement agency shall agree to require--
``(1) individuals enrolled in a law enforcement academy (or
other initial training for law enforcement personnel) of such
agency to receive training described in subsection (c) for at
least eight hours; and
``(2) all other law enforcement personnel of such agency to
receive training described in subsection (c) for at least four
hours annually.
``(g) Reports to Congress.--The Secretary shall collect data and
submit annual reports to the Congress on the grant program under this
section. Each such report shall include--
``(1) the number of State, Tribal, and local law
enforcement agencies receiving grants under this section; and
``(2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of such grants in
improving trauma-informed training for law enforcement
personnel for sexual assault cases.
``(h) Definition.--In this section, the term `trauma-informed'
means based on the knowledge and understanding of trauma and its far-
reaching implications.''.
Timeline
July 15, 2024HouseIntroduced
July 15, 2024HouseReferred to a Committee