Federal - S 1566

Safe Interactions Act

Introduced

May 11, 2021

Description

The Safe Interactions Act authorizes funding for enhanced training programs for law enforcement officers on safe, effective, and respectful interactions with people with autism and other disabilities.

Our Position

Support

Original Sponsor 1

Co-Sponsors 9

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  • March 30, 2022 — Additional cosponsor(s): 1

    Markey, (D-Mass.)

  • May 13, 2021 — Additional cosponsor(s): 1

    Murkowski, (R-Alaska)

  • May 11, 2021 — Original cosponsor(s): 7

    Blumenthal, (D-Conn.)Hirono, (D-Hawaii)Moran, (R-Kan.)
    Duckworth, (D-Ill.)Menendez, (D-N.J.)
    Gillibrand, (D-N.Y.)Merkley, (D-Ore.)

  • May 11, 2021 — Read twice and referred to: Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.Congressional Record p. S2451