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HR 2046 115th Congress House

Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2017

Official title: To provide for a report on best practices for peer-support specialist programs, to authorize grants for behavioral health paraprofessional training and education, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 6, 2017 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 7, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2017

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants to eligible entities to develop and sustain behavioral health paraprofessional training and education programs, including through tuition support.  Eligible entities are community colleges, training or credentialing programs, and other entities deemed appropriate by HHS.

HHS must report on and publish best practices and professional standards in states for: (1) establishing and operating health care programs using peer-support specialists, and (2) training and certifying peer-support specialists.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· Jun 12, 2017
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · May 16, 2017
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Apr 6, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2046: Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2046/
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"H.R. 2046: Peer-Support Specialist Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2046/.
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H.R. 2046, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2046/.
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