Advance the HERO Act for first responders

Ami Bera says he has introduced and passed the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act several times through the House, and remains committed to getting it passed through the Senate and signed into law. The measure would expand access to mental health services for first responders, including firefighters, to address the psychological toll of emergency response work.

Context: The legislation has passed the House several times but has not yet been enacted, according to the passage.

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He remains committed to getting this passed through the Senate and signed into law.

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