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Teacher Health and Wellness Act

USA118th CongressHR-3727| House 
| Updated: 5/26/2023
Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4221
Teacher Health and Wellness Act
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
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 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4221
    Teacher Health and Wellness Act


  • May 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • 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 26, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4221
Teacher Health and Wellness Act
May 25, 2023
Introduced in House
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 26, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4221
    Teacher Health and Wellness Act


  • May 25, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • 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 26, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Katie Porter

Katie Porter

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (4)
Darren Soto (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

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