To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 9, 2016)
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support program to make grants to eligible entities for peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans.
"Eligible entity" means: (1) a nonprofit organization having historically served the mental health needs of veterans; (2) a congressionally chartered veteran service organization; or (3) a state, local, or tribal veteran service agency, director, or commissioner.
The VA shall establish an advisory committee to create appropriate program standards.
What just happenedMar 7, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 9, 2016
- Mar 7, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 10, 2016IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H655-656)
- Feb 9, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Feb 9, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 9, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House