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House vote: H.R. 2877 // May 13, 2021Needed two-thirds to pass

Behavioral Intervention Guidelines Act of 2021

Sponsor: A. Ferguson (R-GA)

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.

Health Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

323 votes, representing 191,217,552 people74.2%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

93 votes, representing 55,502,607 people21.5%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 4.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon32374.2%
NayLost9321.5%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken04.3%