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118th Congress Armed Forces and National Security

H.R. 2768: PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 20, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Apr 20, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

34

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

12 points earned
  1. 1Nicolas LaLota R-NY SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History

  1. Apr 20, 2023Introduced in the House by Nicolas LaLota.
Show the full action history (7 actions)
  1. Jul 18, 2023Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
  2. Jul 18, 2023Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Jun 21, 2023Subcommittee Hearings Held
  4. Apr 28, 2023Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  5. Apr 25, 2023Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1919)
  6. Apr 20, 2023Introduced in House
  7. Apr 20, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.