Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 438
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
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Introduced 2025-01-15Topic: veterans militarySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServicePFC 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.
Sponsors
- Nick LaLota Republican sponsor
- 32 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | refer |
| 2025-01-15 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | refer |
| 2025-01-15 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-15 | Introduced in House | introduce |