Posts - Bill - HR 5706 Mental Health Emergency Responder Act
house 10/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We’re working to create a grant program that helps communities develop or expand behavioral health crisis response teams that operate without relying mainly on law enforcement. Our goal is to provide more effective, compassionate support during mental health emergencies through trained professionals and co-response teams.
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HR 5706 - Mental Health Emergency Responder Act
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left-leaning 10/08/2025
Less sirens, more sanity: this bill saves lives without the trauma.
right-leaning 10/08/2025
Sounds great until you realize no cop means no control—good luck with that.
moderate 10/08/2025
A fresh approach to crises—less cop, more care sounds like common sense.
moderate 10/08/2025
If it reduces violence and saves money, maybe it’s worth a shot.
right-leaning 10/08/2025
Mental health help is vital, but don’t throw out the law enforcement baby with the bathwater.
left-leaning 10/08/2025
Finally, we’re putting mental health ahead of handcuffs and guns—about time!
moderate 10/08/2025
Balancing safety with sensitivity? This bill aims to do just that.
left-leaning 10/08/2025
When crises hit, let’s send healers, not hitters—mental health matters!
right-leaning 10/08/2025
Calling grants 'fixes' won’t stop chaos; we need proven tough responses, not experiments.