H.R. 4882 · 116th Congress

Community Safety Act of 2019

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2019-10-28
Latest action
2019-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Summary

Community Safety Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to make grants for technical assistance and training to improve responses to and reduce recidivism associated with people who have mental illnesses and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Additionally, the bill extends through FY2025 the mental health training grant program of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.