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A bill 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 S 5541
Bill 118 s 5541, also known as the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program Reauthorization Act, is a proposed amendment to the Public Health Service Act. The purpose of this bill is to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program, which is a program aimed at training individuals to recognize and respond to signs of mental health issues and substance abuse.
The bill seeks to continue funding for this important program, which has been successful in providing training to a wide range of individuals, including healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement officers, and community members. By reauthorizing this program, the bill aims to ensure that more individuals are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and address mental health and substance abuse issues in their communities.
Overall, the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program Reauthorization Act is a bipartisan effort to support and strengthen a valuable program that plays a crucial role in promoting mental health and wellness across the country.
The bill seeks to continue funding for this important program, which has been successful in providing training to a wide range of individuals, including healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement officers, and community members. By reauthorizing this program, the bill aims to ensure that more individuals are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and address mental health and substance abuse issues in their communities.
Overall, the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program Reauthorization Act is a bipartisan effort to support and strengthen a valuable program that plays a crucial role in promoting mental health and wellness across the country.
Current Status of Bill S 5541
Bill S 5541 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 16, 2024. Bill S 5541 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 16, 2024. Bill S 5541's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 16, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5541
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5541
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5541
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.
Comments

Dylan Fowler
1,068
1 year ago
I don't know much about this bill, but it sounds like it could be important. I'm not sure how it will impact me, but I hope it's for the better. Can someone explain more about what this bill is trying to do? #confused #politics

Ahmir Buckley
997
1 year ago
So they wanna pass this bill to do something about health and wellness training, huh? Sounds like a waste of time and money to me. How is this gonna help me or anyone else? #confused
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5541
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