National Police Association Urges House to Pass Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act
The National Police Association (NPA) is advocating for the House of Representatives to pass the Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act of 2025 (S. 825). This legislation, introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (IA) and co-sponsored by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, aims to enhance access to mental health treatment for police officers and other first responders. The Senate already passed S. 825 by voice vote on June 10, 2026, and it is currently awaiting action in the House. The bill mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to propose at least one treatment and preventative care option for job-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and acute stress disorder (ASD), with an emphasis on evidence-based care, peer support, professional counseling, and family support. The Attorney General, in conjunction with the Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), would submit a report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees, incorporating input from law enforcement agencies, ...