HR 438 ยท PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 20, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Nick LaLota [R-NY-1]
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Cosponsors
- 31
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.
Recent actions
- Feb 20, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Jan 15, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Jan 15, 2025 Introduced in House
- Jan 15, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.