US HB4513 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 6-2)
Status: Introduced on February 9 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 9 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs. This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support program to make grants to eligible entities for peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. "Eligible entity" means: (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
To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.
Sponsors
Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY] | Rep. Kathleen Rice [D-NY] | Rep. Christopher Gibson [R-NY] | Rep. Peter King [R-NY] |
Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY] | Rep. Chris Collins [R-NY] | Rep. Thomas Rooney [R-FL] | Rep. John Katko [R-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-03-07 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2016-02-10 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H655-656) |
2016-02-09 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
2016-02-09 | 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 |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/4513/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr4513/BILLS-114hr4513ih.pdf |