S. 666: First Responders Wellness Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2025-08-06 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-20):
First Responders Wellness Act
This bill establishes a national mental health hotline for first responders and provides mental health services for emergency response providers responding to major disasters.
The bill requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to establish a mental health hotline staffed with specialists trained to provide first responders and their families with peer support, mental and behavioral health and substance use disorder assistance, and referral services. SAMHSA must raise awareness about the hotline and develop guidance regarding first responders for personnel operating the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. SAMHSA must report to Congress annually on the hotline.
Also, the bill expands the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program, which provides mental health services to victims of major disasters, so that emergency response providers responding to major disasters may also receive these services.
Additionally, the bill requires SAMHSA to publish a report with recommendations for establishing a mobile health care delivery site to provide crisis services to emergency response providers responding to a major disaster.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Josh Hawley | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 666 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 666?
S. 666 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: First Responders Wellness Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 666 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).