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[H.R. 3121 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3121
To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand trauma-informed
training for law enforcement personnel and emergency medical
technicians related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking cases, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
April 30, 2025
Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Ms. Kamlager-Dove, Mr. Johnson of Georgia,
Mrs. Dingell, and Ms. Ross) introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
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A BILL
To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand trauma-informed
training for law enforcement personnel and emergency medical
technicians related to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence, and stalking 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 ``Anna's Law of 2025''.
SEC. 2. EXPANDING TRAUMA-INFORMED TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
PERSONNEL AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS 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 AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS RELATED TO
SEXUAL ASSAULT CASES.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary may award grants to eligible
entities to establish and expand training for law enforcement personnel
and emergency medical technicians--
``(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 or demonstrate
promising practices and policies, and victim-centered;
``(2) focus on the circumstances of individuals who--
``(A) have experienced sexual assault or other
sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, or
stalking; and
``(B) have dealt with related trauma in interacting
with law enforcement personnel and emergency medical
technicians; and
``(3) include training on--
``(A) identifying the impact of trauma on the brain
and behavior
``(B) how contact with law enforcement personnel
and emergency medical technicians can cause or lead to
retraumatization of sexual assault victims;
``(C) recognizing how the impact of trauma can
influence interactions with law enforcement personnel
and emergency medical technicians;
``(D) identifying tools and strategies to navigate
trauma challenges when interacting with survivors of
sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and
stalking;
``(E) communicating with survivors in a trauma-
informed manner; and
``(F) how law enforcement personnel and emergency
medical technicians 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, an eligible entity 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, an eligible entity shall agree to
require--
``(1) individuals enrolled in a law enforcement academy (or
other initial training for law enforcement personnel) fire
academy (or other initial training for fire fighters), and
emergency medical services (or other initial training for
emergency medical technicians) of such agencies to receive
training described in subsection (c) for at least eight hours;
and
``(2) all other law enforcement personnel and emergency
medical technicians of such agencies 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 eligible entities receiving grants
under this section;
``(2) an evaluation of the effectiveness of such grants in
improving trauma-informed training for law enforcement
personnel and emergency medical technicians for sexual assault
cases;
``(3) the prosecution of such cases and outcomes of such
prosecution; and
``(4) survivor feedback on their experiences with law
enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians.
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `eligible entity' means--
``(A) a State, Tribal, or local law enforcement
agency; and
``(B) a State or local agency overseeing emergency
medical services.
``(2) The term `trauma-informed' means--
``(A) an understanding of the neurological,
biological, psychological, and social effects of trauma
and violence on an individual; and
``(B) an understanding of the environment,
practices, policies, and infrastructure that may need
to be modified to address the prevalence of trauma and
its impacts.''.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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