Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7447

119th Congress

Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 9, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Brittany Pettersen

D - CO

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

The Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026 aims to reform how communities respond to certain emergency situations by establishing training programs and frameworks for alternative response models. Instead of defaulting to police responses for every call, this legislation would create pathways for mental health professionals, social workers, and other specialized responders to handle non-violent crises. The bill seeks to reduce unnecessary police encounters while ensuring people in crisis get appropriate care.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/9/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Vote Prediction

Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026

The Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026 aims to reform how communities respond to certain emergency situations by establishing training programs and frameworks for alternative response models. Instead of defaulting to police responses for every ca

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The Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026 aims to reform how communities respond to certain emergency situations by establishing training programs and frameworks for alternative response models. Instead of defaulting to police responses for every call, this legislation would create pathways for mental health professionals, social workers, and other specialized responders to handle non-violent crises. The bill seeks to reduce unnecessary police encounters while ensuring people in crisis get appropriate care.

Bill Number: 7447
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7447
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/9/2026
Summary: The Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026 aims to reform how communities respond to certain emergency situations by establishing training programs and frameworks for alternative response models. Instead of defaulting to police responses for every call, this legislation would create pathwa

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026 aims to reform how communities respond to certain emergency situations by establishing training programs and frameworks for alternative response models. Instead of defaulting to police responses for every call, this legislation would create pathways for mental health professionals, social workers, and other specialized responders to handle non-violent crises. The bill seeks to reduce unnecessary police encounters while ensuring people in crisis get appropriate care.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates federal support for community-based crisis response teams that can respond to mental health emergencies, substance abuse situations, and other non-violent calls instead of armed police officers
Establishes training standards and certification programs for alternative first responders including mental health counselors, social workers, and community health workers
Provides funding mechanisms for local governments to develop and implement these alternative response programs in their communities
Aims to reduce arrests and incarceration for people experiencing mental health or substance abuse crises by connecting them with treatment rather than the criminal justice system

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would directly affect people experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse issues, or other non-violent emergencies who currently often encounter police as first responders. Communities implementing these programs could see reduced police workload, fewer crisis-related arrests, and better outcomes for vulnerable residents by matching responses to the actual nature of the emergency. Local governments and police departments would gain new resources and partnerships to handle the full spectrum of community needs more effectively.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7447, 119th Congress (2026). "Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7447