PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 13, 2019)
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the P.F.C. Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support program to make grants to eligible entities for peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans.
Eligible entities include (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 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 13, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Mar 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 13, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House