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
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 1, 2021
Last action Apr 27, 2021
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Committee
2
Apr 27, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Mar 1, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 42 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Lee M. Zeldin
RRepublican
Co
Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
Andy Harris
RRepublican
Co
Anthony Gonzalez
RRepublican
Co
Antonio Delgado
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Cline
RRepublican
Co
Bobby L. Rush
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Bryan Steil
RRepublican
Co
Cathy McMorris Rodgers
RRepublican
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