H.R. 3405 · 117th Congress · House

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Battle Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
May 20, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week per year as Battle Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.

Action Timeline

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  1. AUG 02, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. MAY 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAY 20, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Committees

2

Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Aug 2, 2021

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 20, 2021

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