H.R. 438 · 119th Congress · House

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Jan 15, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 20, 2025House committee actions

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. JAN 15, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  3. JAN 15, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jan 15, 2025

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