HR 1749 · 116th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Introduced 2019-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.(2019-03-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the P.F.C. 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 having 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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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans