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Proposal:PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 1749
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the P.F.C. 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 having 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 Title

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-03-13: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2019-03-13: Introduced in House
  • 2019-03-13: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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