LEGISLATION/H.R. 438

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

119-HR-438119th CongressIntroduced Jan 15, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1](R-NY-1)
32 cosponsors

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.

Subjects

Advisory bodiesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesMental healthVeterans' medical care

Actions (4)

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 20, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 15, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025Library of Congress