Peer Support for Our First Responders Act of 2026

This bill, HR 8493, was introduced in the 119th Congress and sent to three House committees: Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Transportation and Infrastructure. Each committee will review the parts of the bill that fall under its authority. The bill falls under the Health policy area. As of April 23, 2026, it is still in the committee review stage.

This bill could change how first responders in Houston and across the U.S. get mental health peer support. If your neighborhood firefighters, police, or EMS workers are affected, local response times and services could be impacted.