SOAR Reauthorization Act

Hozzl · 2025-04-07T15:21:46Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1387 SOAR Reauthorization Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1387

The SOAR Reauthorization Act, also known as Bill 115 hr 1387, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the Support for Patients and Communities Act (SOAR), which was originally passed in 2018.

The SOAR Reauthorization Act aims to continue and expand upon the efforts of the original SOAR Act to address the opioid crisis in the United States. This includes providing funding for programs that support patients struggling with opioid addiction, as well as initiatives to prevent opioid abuse and overdose deaths.

Specifically, the SOAR Reauthorization Act includes provisions to increase access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, improve data collection and reporting on opioid-related deaths, and enhance coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in addressing the opioid crisis. Overall, the SOAR Reauthorization Act seeks to build upon the progress made by the original SOAR Act in combating the opioid epidemic and providing support for individuals and communities affected by opioid addiction. It is currently under review in Congress and may be subject to amendments before being voted on.

Current Status of Bill HR 1387

Bill HR 1387 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2017. Bill HR 1387 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2017. Bill HR 1387's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 34. as of March 27, 2017