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OPENING THE RECORD
H.R. 438 · 119TH CONGRESS
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service for this version of the bill. Later versions may differ. Read at Congress.gov.