HR-721 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-13IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.Senate
2021-05-12FloorPursuant 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)House floor actions
2021-05-12FloorPursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 380, proceedings on H.R. 721 are considered vacated.House floor actions
2021-05-11FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2021-05-11FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 721.House floor actions
2021-05-11FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2165-2167; text: CR H2165-2166)House floor actions
2021-05-11FloorMr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-02-03CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2021-02-02IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-02-02IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
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Policy Area :

Health
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  • Child health
  • Education programs funding
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Mental health
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • Violent crime

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