HR 1476 United States House · 117th Congress

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2021
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Introduced Mar 1, 2021 Last action Apr 27, 2021
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Apr 27, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Mar 1, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Mar 1, 2021
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1 primary · 42 co-sponsors

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