H.R. 767 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018
H.R. 767 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 31, 2017, sponsored by Steve Cohen with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-398
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Steve Cohen (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 7 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 31, 2017
- Passed the HouseFeb 26, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 21, 2018
- Became lawDec 31, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-398. (Dec 31, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Dec 20, 2018 · Passed386–6
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness ActHouse · Dec 20, 2018
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Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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