118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 236 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Battle Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.

“To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Battle Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.”

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Jan 10, 2023

Last action Feb 8, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Jan 10, 2023

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Referred

Feb 8, 2023

Veterans' Affairs

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week per year as Battle Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 4 actions

Feb 8, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 10, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 10, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Jan 10, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.