US HB1749 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on March 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 13 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-03-13 - Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Pending: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2019-03-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Armed forces and national security
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
Armed forces and national security
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1749/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1749/BILLS-116hr1749ih.pdf |
