Bill119th CongressFiled May 21, 2026
H.R. 8979
To effectively staff the high-need public elementary schools and secondary schools of the United States with school-based mental health services providers.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Mannion, John W. [D-NY-22](D-NY)Sponsor
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- May 21, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- May 21, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 21, 2026IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House