HR 2768 United States House · 118th Congress

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
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Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 20, 2023 Last action Jul 18, 2023
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Committee
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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

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