HR 4575 United States House · 117th Congress

Veteran Peer Specialist Act of 2021

Summary

Veteran Peer Specialist Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to make permanent and expand the program that establishes at least two peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at VA medical centers to promote the use and integration of services for mental health, substance use disorder, and behavioral health in a primary care setting.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jul 2021

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Introduced Jul 20, 2021 Last action Oct 14, 2021

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Oct 14, 2021

Lower · Passed

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Sep 8, 2021

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

lower

Jul 20, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

lower

Jul 20, 2021

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lower

1 primary · 15 co-sponsors

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