HR 438

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

Status: In committee
Sponsor: Rep. Nick LaLota [R-NY-1]
Cosponsors: 32
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Introduced: 2025-01-15
Latest action: 2025-02-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committee referrals

Veterans' Affairs Committee: House · Referred To · 2025-01-15

Recent actions

2025-02-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2025-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-01-15: Introduced in House
2025-01-15: Introduced in House