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Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021

Introduced: April 28, 2021 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 17, 2021
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 13, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 13, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 323 - 93, 2 Present (Roll no. 142). (text: 05/11/2021 CR H2167)
May 13, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)
May 11, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 11, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2877.
May 11, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2167-2168)
May 11, 2021
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Apr 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 13, 2021 House · vote #142 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 323–93 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop best practices for establishing behavioral intervention teams in educational settings. These teams, comprised of experts, are responsible for identifying individuals who exhibit concerning behaviors and addressing associated behavioral health issues to prevent harm to the individual or others. HHS must also provide technical assistance on implementing these teams to elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education.

What's happening now May 17, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 1383 Identical bill Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
Burgess, Michael
· Apr 28, 2021
 D
Panetta, Jimmy
California · Apr 28, 2021
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Peters, Scott H.
California · Apr 28, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2877: Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2877/
MLA
"H.R. 2877: Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2877/.
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H.R. 2877, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2877/.
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[H.R. 2877: Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-2877/)
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