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To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.
1/14/2025, 7:02 PM
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.
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.
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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
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7224
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- 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
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7224
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