PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
- Last Action
- 3/13/2019
Actions
- 2019-03-13Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 2019-03-13Introduced in House
- 2019-03-13Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-03-13 (00)
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the P.F.C. 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 having 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)
- Elise Stefanik (R-NY)
- Kathleen Rice (D-NY)
- Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
- Chris Collins (R-NY)
- PETER KING (R-NY)
- Sean Maloney (D-NY)
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
- Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
- Mark Meadows (R-NC)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
- Seth Moulton (D-MA)
- James Baird (R-IN)
- Jackie Walorski (R-IN)
- Henry Cuellar (D-TX)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
- W. Steube (R-FL)
- Elaine Luria (D-VA)
Subjects
- Advisory bodies
- Health programs administration and funding
- Mental health
- Veterans' medical care
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