H. R. 9929, known as the "Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2024," aims to fund mental health programs for corrections officers in the U.S. It directs the Attorney General to create a grant program that helps prisons and local detention centers...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give money to help jail guards get mental health check-ups and talk to doctors if they feel sad or stressed. It makes sure everyone's doing their job by making an advice group that watches over how the money is spent and what's working well.