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PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.
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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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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
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