SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018
Latest action (31 Dec 2018): Signed by President.
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Official summary
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:
Timeline
31 Dec 2018
Signed by President.
20 Dec 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).
20 Dec 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
26 Feb 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
27 Jul 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 767 do?
- 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).
- Has H.R. 767 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 767 has been enacted. Status last updated 31 Dec 2018.
- Who sponsored H.R. 767?
- H.R. 767 was sponsored by Rep. Steve Cohen [D-TN9] (Democrat-TN), with 11 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 767?
- Signed by President. (31 Dec 2018).
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