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Published: 12/02/2021
Our children deserve the chance for a healthy start in life, including treatment for physical and mental illnesses that affect their ability to learn and succeed in school.
NEA advocates for students and educators covered by federal health programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program. We support strengthening each of these programs as well as the Affordable Care Act.
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Comments for Senate HELP Committee hearing on youth mental health
Submitted on 06/08/2023
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NEA Urges YES vote on Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act, H.R. 8361
Submitted on 12/06/2022
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VOTE YES on the Inflation Reduction Act
Submitted on 08/10/2022
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 3713 Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on 09/25/2023
A bill that would amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend projects relating to children and to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs.
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Support
HR 4581 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on 07/12/2023
A bill that would amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
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Support
S 2231 Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 07/11/2023
A bill that would amend title V of the Social Security Act to support stillbirth prevention and research, and for other purposes.
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