H.R. 438 · 119th Congress

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2025-01-15
Latest action
2025-02-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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.