PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
HR 2768, the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act, establishes a VA grant program to fund peer-to-peer mental health support for veterans. It provides up to $250,000 per grant to eligible nonprofits, veteran service organizations, or state/local Tribal agencies to create programs where veterans serve as peer specialists offering 24/7 nonclinical support. The program requires adherence to VA-developed standards for volunteer training and service delivery, while prohibiting the collection of veterans' personally identifying information. The bill authorizes $25 million over three years to implement this initiative, directly benefiting veterans seeking accessible mental health assistance through peer networks.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 20, 2023
Last action Jul 18, 2023
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jul 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jul 18, 2023
Lower · Passed
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
lower
Jun 21, 2023
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Apr 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Apr 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
Apr 20, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 34 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nick LaLota
RRepublican
Co
Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Brian Higgins
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Claudia Tenney
RRepublican
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