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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 1, 2021Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1476

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 1, 2021)

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the PFC 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 that has 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 happenedApr 27, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1](R-NY)Sponsor
42 cosponsors15 D27 R
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  1. Apr 27, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Mar 1, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act — Informed