Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
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.
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.
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationEmployee performanceGovernment studies and investigationsMedical researchMental healthSchool administrationTeaching, teachers, curriculaWorker safety and health
Teacher Health and Wellness Act
USA118th CongressHR-3727| House
| Updated: 5/26/2023
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.
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.
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.
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee
Health
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationEmployee performanceGovernment studies and investigationsMedical researchMental healthSchool administrationTeaching, teachers, curriculaWorker safety and health