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119th Congress Armed Forces and National Security

H.R. 438: PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 15, 2025
  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, Jan 15, 2025

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

0 offered

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Cosponsors

32

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. Jan 15, 2025Introduced in the House by Nicolas LaLota.
Show the full action history (3 actions)
  1. Feb 20, 2025Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jan 15, 2025Introduced in House
  3. Jan 15, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.