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PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

USA119th CongressHR-438| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
Nick LaLota

Nick LaLota

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (31)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)John W. Rose (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act" authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program aimed at funding peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. These grants, which can be up to $250,000 , are available to eligible entities such as nonprofit organizations, congressionally chartered veteran service organizations, and State, local, or Tribal veteran service agencies. Grant recipients must use the funds to hire veteran peer specialists and staff to provide 24/7 non-clinical mental health support through group and individual meetings. The Secretary will establish an advisory committee to create program standards, including initial and continued training for peer volunteers and best practices. Notably, the bill prohibits the Secretary from requiring grant recipients to maintain or report personally identifying information about veterans seeking support.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1749
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1476
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2768
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1749
    PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1476
    PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2768
    PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Advisory bodiesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesMental healthVeterans' medical care

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

USA119th CongressHR-438| House 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
The "PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act" authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a grant program aimed at funding peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. These grants, which can be up to $250,000 , are available to eligible entities such as nonprofit organizations, congressionally chartered veteran service organizations, and State, local, or Tribal veteran service agencies. Grant recipients must use the funds to hire veteran peer specialists and staff to provide 24/7 non-clinical mental health support through group and individual meetings. The Secretary will establish an advisory committee to create program standards, including initial and continued training for peer volunteers and best practices. Notably, the bill prohibits the Secretary from requiring grant recipients to maintain or report personally identifying information about veterans seeking support.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1749
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1476
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2768
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 20, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1749
    PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1476
    PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2768
    PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act


  • January 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 20, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nick LaLota

Nick LaLota

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (31)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Janelle S. Bynum (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Scott Fitzgerald (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)John W. Rose (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Adam Gray (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesGovernment lending and loan guaranteesMental healthVeterans' medical care