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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 28, 2021Health
H.R. 2877

Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 13, 2021)

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 just happenedMay 17, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ferguson, A. Drew, IV [R-GA-3](R-GA)Sponsor
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  1. May 17, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. May 13, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 13, 2021FloorH37300

    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)

  4. May 13, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: 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)

  5. May 13, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2295-2296)

  6. May 11, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  7. May 11, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2877.

  8. May 11, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2167-2168)

  9. May 11, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Apr 29, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  11. Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Apr 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 13, 202153

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.

Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2021

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.

Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021 — Informed