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To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.

USA115th CongressHR-897| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2017
Lee M. Zeldin

Lee M. Zeldin

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill authorizes 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 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.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Advisory bodiesHealth programs administration and fundingMental healthVeterans' medical care

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.

USA115th CongressHR-897| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2017
This bill authorizes 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 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.
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Timeline
Feb 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Lee M. Zeldin

Lee M. Zeldin

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (6)
John Katko (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Peter T. King (Republican)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Chris Collins (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesHealth programs administration and fundingMental healthVeterans' medical care