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- H.R.721
H.R.721: Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 2, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
86 (82 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - May 13, 2021
- Engrossed in House - May 12, 2021
- Introduced in House - Feb. 2, 2021
Bill Summary
Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2021 This bill provides specific statutory authority for the Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education) State Educational Agency Grant Program that is administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The program supports school-based mental health services, including screening, treatment, and outreach programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 13, 2021 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| May 12, 2021 |
Pursuant to section 6 of H. Res. 380, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 297; H.R. 433; H.R. 478; H.R. 586; H.R. 721, as amended; H.R. 768; H.R. 810; H.R. 1205; H.R. 1260, as amended; H.R. 1324; H.R. 1448, as amended; H.R. 1475, as amended; H.R. 1480, as amended; H.R. 2862, as amended; H.R. 2955; and H.R. 2981. (consideration: CR H2235-2246; text: CR H2237)
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| May 12, 2021 |
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 721 are considered vacated.
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| 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.
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| May 11, 2021 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 721.
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| May 11, 2021 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2165-2167; text: CR H2165-2166)
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| May 11, 2021 |
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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| Feb. 3, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Feb. 2, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Feb. 2, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Grace F. Napolitano (D-Calif.) |