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substantiveMay 13, 2021 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 2877 — Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021

Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021

In plain language

  • House bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop best practices for establishing behavioral intervention teams.
  • House passed it on May 13, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea323

Democrat: 145 · Republican: 178

Nay93

Democrat: 65 · Republican: 28

Present2

Democrat: 2

Not Voting12

Democrat: 6 · Republican: 6

How each member voted (430)

Yea (323)

Nay (93)

Present (2)

Not Voting (12)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.