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

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Summary of Bill HR 7224

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 7224

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 7224

Bill HR 7224 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since December 17, 2024. Bill HR 7224 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 5, 2024.  Bill HR 7224's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7224

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
7
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7224

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Employment and training programsGovernment information and archivesHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHuman traffickingSmuggling and traffickingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7224

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