PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

United States116th CongressHR-1749House of Representatives
Updated: Mar 13, 2019

Summary

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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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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