This bill extends the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond (SOAR) to Health and Wellness Training Program, which provides training to help people recognize and respond to health and wellness issues, through fiscal year 2029. The program currently was set to expire after 2024, so this legislation continues its authorization for another five years. The bill affects healthcare providers and training organizations that participate in the SOAR program by allowing them to continue receiving federal support for this training initiative. To help offset costs, the bill rescinds $20 million in unobligated balances from the Department of Health and Human Services' Nonrecurring Expenses Fund, meaning that money will not be available for other uses. This straightforward reauthorization ensures the program can continue operating without a gap in funding authority.
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