HR 2768
118th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Advisory bodies
Government lending and loan guarantees
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 18, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 18, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Jun 21, 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Apr 28, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 25, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1919)
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Plain-English 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.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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