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H.R. 1749

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PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
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Committee
Latest Action · March 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
March 13, 2019
Cosponsors (42)
19D 23R
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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.

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