H.R. 8130 · 116th Congress
VA Peer Specialists Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kathleen Rice
- Introduced
- 2020-08-28
- Latest action
- 2020-09-10 · Committee Hearings Held.
Summary
VA Peer Specialists Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with its Inspector General to (1) commence an assessment of the capacity of VA peer specialists who are women, and (2) submit a plan to hire additional qualified peer specialists who are women based on the results of the assessment.