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H.R. 2898

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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · June 11, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
May 22, 2019
Sponsor
Rep. Sheila Jackson LeeD
Cosponsors (59)
41D 18R
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This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week per year as Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.

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