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H.R. 438In committee

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Introduced: Jan 15, 2025

Latest action date: Feb 20, 2025

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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119th Congress
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
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What this bill does

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.

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Armed Forces and National Security

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Advisory bodiesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesMental healthVeterans' medical care

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  2. Introduced in House

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  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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  4. Introduced in House

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