H.R. 1749 · 116th Congress
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lee Zeldin
- Introduced
- 2019-03-13
- Latest action
- 2019-03-13 · Introduced in House
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.