PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
- Last Action
- 4/27/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-27Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-03-01Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2021-03-01Introduced in House
- 2021-03-01Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-01 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (20)
- Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH)
- W. Steube (R-FL)
- Jackie Walorski (R-IN)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
- Bryan Steil (R-WI)
- John Rose (R-TN)
- Madison Cawthorn (R-NC)
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
- Steve Stivers (R-OH)
- Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)
- Antonio Delgado (D-NY)
- Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ)
Subjects
- Advisory bodies
- Health programs administration and funding
- Mental health
- Veterans' medical care
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