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S.256: SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 1, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 1, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (6 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 1, 2017
Bill Summary
SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2017 This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to replace the existing Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training (or SOAR to Health and Wellness Training) program with a pilot program that includes the same functions and additional initiatives. The pilot program must train health care providers and other related providers to: (1) identify potential human...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Feb. 1, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.) |