Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2026

Summary

The bill creates a grant program that gives money to the Bureau of Prisons, states and local governments to run mental‑health screenings for corrections officers and to refer those who need help to qualified providers. It requires participating jurisdictions to hire a mental‑health liaison and set up an outreach team to manage the process. The goal is to identify and treat mental illness among officers, reducing suicide risk and improving workplace wellbeing.

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