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This bill amends section 1254(h) of the Public Health Service Act to replace the authorization period language “fiscal years 2020 through 2024” with “fiscal years 2026 through 2030,” effectively reauthorizing the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program for 2026–2030.
Degree of concern about unspecified funding and fiscal impact
Simple, technical reauthorization with low controversy; procedural record indicates easy chamber consideration.
This bill amends section 1254(h) of the Public Health Service Act to replace the authorization period language “fiscal years 2020 through 2024” with “fiscal years 2026 through 2030,” effectively reauthorizing the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program for 2026–2030.
Narrow, low-controversy reauthorization with limited fiscal impact; historically such technical extensions commonly succeed.
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Degree of concern about unspecified funding and fiscal impact
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Degree of concern about unspecified funding and fiscal impact
Likely supportive.
They will view this as a straightforward renewal of a federal training program that supports health workforce capacity and vulnerable populations.
They will want assurances on funding levels, equity, and measurable outcomes.
Generally favorable but pragmatic.
Seen as a routine, low‑risk reauthorization of a training program.
They will look for cost estimates, oversight provisions, and evidence that the program is effective before enthusiastic backing.
Cautiously supportive for its narrow, noncontroversial purpose, but wary of continued federal spending and possible mandates.
They will emphasize limiting federal scope, requiring evidence of effectiveness, and preventing provider mandates.
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Narrow, low-controversy reauthorization with limited fiscal impact; historically such technical extensions commonly succeed.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Degree of concern about unspecified funding and fiscal impact
Narrow, low-controversy reauthorization with limited fiscal impact; historically such technical extensions commonly succeed.
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