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SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018

Introduced: January 31, 2017 Introduced by: Cohen, Steve Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 31 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 31, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-398.
Dec 31, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 21, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 20, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 20, 2018
On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 6 (Roll no. 462). (consideration: CR H10439-10440; text: CR H10424)
Dec 20, 2018
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 6 (Roll no. 462).(consideration: CR H10439-10440; text: CR H10424)
Dec 20, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 20, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 767.
Dec 20, 2018
Mr. Guthrie moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10424-10425)
Dec 20, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 20, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 20, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Dec 20, 2018
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7949-7950)
Dec 20, 2018
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 27, 2018
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 26, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1234-1235)
Feb 26, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1234-1235)
Feb 26, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 767.
Feb 26, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1234-1236)
Feb 26, 2018
Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 25, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 237.
Sep 25, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-327.
Jul 27, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 27, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 29, 2017
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 29, 2017
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 31, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 31, 2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E107)
Jan 31, 2017
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 20, 2018 House · vote #462 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment Passed 3866 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Act of 2018 or the SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018

(Sec. 2) This bill provides statutory authority for and expands the Department of Health and Human Services program known as the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program or the SOAR to Health and Wellness Training Program.

The program trains health care and social service providers to:

  • identify potential human trafficking victims,
  • work with law enforcement to report and facilitate communication with such victims,
  • refer victims to social or victims service agencies or organizations, and
  • provide such victims with coordinated care tailored to their circumstances.

The program must include the functions of the training program with the same name that was operating before this bill's enactment and the following initiatives:

  • engaging stakeholders to develop a flexible training module,
  • providing technical assistance relating to program activities,
  • developing a methodology for collecting and reporting data on the number of human trafficking victims served through the program, and
  • integrating program training with other types of training for health care and social service providers (e.g., training regarding sexual assault victims).
What's happening now December 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-398.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3