Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB4541

Introduced
7/11/23  
Refer
7/11/23  

Caption

RISE from Trauma Act Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act

Impact

The legislation includes provisions for trauma-informed interventions in healthcare settings, specifically targeting hospital readmissions related to trauma such as overdoses or suicide attempts. Funds will be allocated for hospital-based interventions that aim to educate and support individuals facing these challenges, thereby improving overall societal health outcomes. Additionally, the bill underscores the importance of training for law enforcement and community organizations in understanding and addressing trauma in youth, which fosters a more integrated approach to public health and safety.

Summary

House Bill 4541, also known as the RISE from Trauma Act of 2023, aims to improve the identification and support of children and families who experience trauma. The bill provides a framework to establish local and community-level coordinating bodies aimed at mitigating the impacts of trauma and toxic stress through various demonstration projects. It outlines a grant system that allows state, county, local, and tribal organizations to receive funding to develop and implement programs supporting trauma prevention and resilience-building efforts within their communities.

Contention

Despite its supportive objectives, the bill may face scrutiny regarding resource allocation, with concerns about whether grant funding will adequately address the varied needs of communities experiencing high levels of trauma. Another point of contention may arise from the bill's reliance on existing agencies and frameworks, potentially leading to fears about bureaucratic inefficiencies and the timely implementation of programs intended to assist vulnerable populations. Advocates will need to ensure that the funding mechanisms flexibly respond to the diverse contexts of trauma faced by different communities while maintaining the legislative intent of the bill.

Companion Bills

US SB1426

Related RISE from Trauma Act Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act

Previously Filed As

US SB1426

RISE from Trauma Act Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act

US HB8981

Supporting Trauma-Informed Education Practices Act of 2024

US SR264

A resolution designating June 2023 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2023, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

US HB3073

Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act of 2023

US HB3607

Supporting Young Language Learners’ Access to Bilingual Education Act of 2023 SYLLABLE Act of 2023

US HB3083

National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse Act of 2023

US HB3649

Veterans National Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Act

US HB3319

Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act

US HB5136

STORE Act of 2023 Supporting Transportation Organization and Refrigeration Expansion Act of 2023

US HB4054

Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act of 2023

Similar Bills

US SB1426

RISE from Trauma Act Resilience Investment, Support, and Expansion from Trauma Act

US SB2369

PREP Act of 2023 Preparing and Retaining Education Professionals Act of 2023

US HB5140

Strengthening America’s Families Act of 2023

US HB2976

Child Care for Working Families Act

US SB1354

Child Care for Working Families Act

US SB1341

EDUCATORS for America Act

US HB2992

EDUCATORS for America Act

US HB525

Mentoring to Succeed Act of 2023