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Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 15, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 438

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 15, 2025)

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 happenedFeb 20, 2025

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Who’s behind it

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1](R-NY)Sponsor
32 cosponsors23 D9 R
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  1. Feb 20, 2025Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  2. Jan 15, 2025IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  3. Jan 15, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jan 15, 2025IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act — Informed