118th Congress Health
H.R. 3727: Teacher Health and Wellness Act
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Summary
Teacher Health and Wellness Act
This bill directs the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a five-year study that evaluates various interventions for reducing stress and supporting the well-being of elementary and secondary school teachers.
In particular, the NIH must implement and analyze the effects of workplace wellness programs, stress management programs, and other types of interventions on teacher stress, retention, and well-being. The NIH must also report to Congress about the results of its study, including any recommendations for reducing stress-related health care costs for teachers.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Joe Courtney D-CTOriginal
- Darren Soto D-FLOriginal
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
- Eleanor Norton D-DC
Who scored on this bill
- 1Katie Porter SponsorIntroduced, drew cross-party cosponsors2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Katie Porter.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.