Bill · H.R. 1669· House(119-HR-1669)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.
- Introduced
- 2/27/2025
- Last activity
- 11/18/2025 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 331.
- Sponsored by
- Steve Cohen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- On Calendar
What this bill would do
This bill proposes an amendment to the Public Health Service Act. The primary purpose is to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. Specifically, it changes the designated timeframe for the program. The amendment strikes the years "fiscal years 2020 through 2024" and replaces them with "fiscal years 2026 through 2030."
Yes
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill reauthorizes the SOAR training program to ensure the continuity of health and wellness training services through 2030.
Does this put more money into medical research?+2
The bill ensures continued funding and programmatic support for the SOAR training program through fiscal years 2026-2030.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+2
The reauthorization of the SOAR training program supports health and wellness initiatives that can assist people with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Program Continuity: By updating the timeline, the bill reauthorizes the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program for the years 2026 through 2030 (Section 1). This ensures the program remains active for its intended purpose during those fiscal years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not contain any information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Research Funding+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+2
- 11/18/2025
- Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 119-381.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 331.
- 4/29/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia