Washington, Sept. 28 -- Representative Suhas Subramanyam issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Representative John Rutherford (FL-05) announced the First Responder Behavioral Health Access Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to behavioral health resources for first responders.
Research shows that first responders face elevated suicide risks. Across the country, there is a lack of behavioral health care providers and resources available. The First Responder Behavioral Health Access Act takes an innovative approach to address this.
"First responders put their lives on the line for our safety. Their quality of life should never be in jeopardy. We should not be losing them ...