The STOP Health Threats Act directs the federal Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to local governments for training police officers and other local enforcement officers to recognize and respond to public health dangers caused by building code violations. Local governments receiving these grants would use the funds to develop training programs, potentially partner with other communities, and coordinate with public health departments and nonprofits that specialize in building safety. The bill prioritizes grant awards to communities that have demonstrated capacity to conduct the training and to areas where health threats from building violations have already been identified. The legislation does not specify a total funding amount or implementation timeline, leaving those details to be determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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