Bill116th CongressFiled May 22, 2019Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 2898
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 22, 2019)
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week per year as Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.
What just happenedJun 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18](D-TX)Sponsor
59 cosponsors41 D18 R
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- Introduced in HouseMay 22, 2019
- Jun 11, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - May 23, 2019IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E667)
- May 22, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 22, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 22, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House