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S 5541118th CongressFailed / ExpiredSenate

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.

Policy Area: Health
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Origin Chamber
Senate
Last Updated
Apr 21, 2025
Latest Action Date
Dec 16, 2024

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Official Summary

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Executive Summary

This Senate bill (S.5541) from the 118th Congress proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program. The program focuses on training related to health and wellness, though specific program details and amendments are not provided in the available text. The bill was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions but ultimately failed or expired without further action.

Bottom Line

S.5541 aimed to continue funding and authorization for a health and wellness training program but did not advance beyond committee referral and expired.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize an existing health and wellness training program.
  • The program is named Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program.
  • The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions but did not pass.
Who Benefits?

['Participants in the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program', 'Public health agencies involved in administering the program', 'Organizations engaged in health and wellness training initiatives']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of detailed information on funding levels or sources in the available text', 'No specifics on program changes or expansions, limiting clarity on scope and implementation', 'The bill expired without passage, indicating potential challenges in legislative support or prioritization']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It did not advance beyond committee referral and expired, reflecting the legislative process where many bills do not become law. The bill relates to ongoing federal efforts to support health and wellness training programs under the Public Health Service Act.

Hidden Impact Review

Hidden impact flags detected: 2

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Detected Flags
Indirect Effects

['Continued authorization of the training program could support ongoing public health workforce development.', 'Failure to reauthorize may disrupt program continuity and affect stakeholders relying on the training.', 'Reauthorization efforts may influence related health and wellness initiatives at federal and state levels.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Transparency is limited by the absence of the full bill text and official summary, restricting detailed analysis of program changes, funding, and implementation. The bill's failure to advance highlights the importance of tracking committee actions and legislative status for comprehensive oversight.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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