H.R. 2768 · 118th Congress
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nicolas LaLota
- Introduced
- 2023-04-20
- Latest action
- 2023-07-18 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Summary
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.