Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act Legislation by Sen. Duckworth Analyzed
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
2026-05-20
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-IL, on May 13, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to provide essential funding for mental health screenings and referrals to mental health care providers for corrections officers in various detention facilities.
The bill is designed in response to the alarming rates of mental health issues among correct . . .
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WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act, originally introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-IL, on May 13, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to provide essential funding for mental health screenings and referrals to mental health care providers for corrections officers in various detention facilities.
The bill is designed in response to the alarming rates of mental health issues among correct . . .
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