Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025
Rep. Bonamici Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide $135 Million for Teacher Mental Health
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. It is actively moving forward as it awaits further consideration by these groups. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses the national teacher shortage, but it faces challenges due to the request for new federal funding.
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Personal Impact
Life & Work
Students are indirectly affected because healthier, more resilient teachers tend to provide better instruction and more stable classroom environments. By reducing educator burnout and turnover, the bill could help maintain continuity of instruction and improve the overall school climate for students, though this is an indirect benefit.
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act of 2025
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