118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2768 — PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

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

Armed forces and national security

Introduced Apr 20, 2023

Last action Jul 18, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 20, 2023

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Referred

Apr 28, 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 establish the PFC 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 that has 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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 7 actions

Jul 18, 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Jul 18, 2023

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jun 21, 2023

Subcommittee Hearings Held

Apr 28, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Apr 25, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

Apr 20, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 20, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.