To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.

12/18/2024, 11:56 AM

This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program, which is administered by the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center in the Department of Health and Human Services. The program provides training for health care and social service providers on how to identify and support those who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing human trafficking.

Bill 118 hr 7224, also known as the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program Reauthorization Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. This program is designed to provide training to healthcare professionals on how to effectively identify and respond to signs of mental health issues, substance abuse, and other wellness concerns in their patients.

The bill seeks to continue funding for this important training program, which has been proven to be effective in improving the overall health and well-being of individuals across the country. By reauthorizing the program, Congress hopes to ensure that healthcare professionals are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the growing mental health and substance abuse crisis in the United States.

Overall, the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program Reauthorization Act is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to support the training of healthcare professionals in identifying and responding to a wide range of health and wellness issues. It is an important step towards improving the overall health and well-being of individuals in the United States.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 7224
Introduced on
2024-02-05
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/22/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program, which is administered by the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center in the Department of Health and Human Services. The program provides training for health care and social service providers on how to identify and support those who have experienced or are at risk of experiencing human trafficking.

Bill 118 hr 7224, also known as the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program Reauthorization Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act in order to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. This program is designed to provide training to healthcare professionals on how to effectively identify and respond to signs of mental health issues, substance abuse, and other wellness concerns in their patients.

The bill seeks to continue funding for this important training program, which has been proven to be effective in improving the overall health and well-being of individuals across the country. By reauthorizing the program, Congress hopes to ensure that healthcare professionals are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to address the growing mental health and substance abuse crisis in the United States.

Overall, the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program Reauthorization Act is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to support the training of healthcare professionals in identifying and responding to a wide range of health and wellness issues. It is an important step towards improving the overall health and well-being of individuals in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Employment and training programs•
Government information and archives•
Health personnel•
Health programs administration and funding•
Human trafficking•
Smuggling and trafficking•
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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Committee:  Energy and Commerce
Committee:  Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/11/2024

This bill reauthorizes through FY2029 the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program, which is administered by the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center in the Department of Health ...

Latest Action12/17/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.