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H.R. 3727 118th Congress House

Teacher Health and Wellness Act

Official title: To require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to carry out a study to add to the scientific knowledge on reducing teacher stress and increasing … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the Director of the National Institutes of Health to carry out a study to add to the scientific knowledge on reducing teacher stress and increasing teacher retention and well-being, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 25, 2023 See on congress.gov
Health Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationEmployee performanceGovernment studies and investigations
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Medical researchMental healthSchool administrationTeaching, teachers, curriculaWorker safety and health
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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May 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 25, 2023
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.
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 26, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 22, 2024
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Jun 12, 2023
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · May 25, 2023
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Soto, Darren
Florida · May 25, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3727: Teacher Health and Wellness Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3727/
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"H.R. 3727: Teacher Health and Wellness Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3727/.
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H.R. 3727, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-3727/.
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