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114-hr-4513114th Congress

To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.

Sponsored By: Representative Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]

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Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support program to make grants to eligible entities for peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. "Eligible entity" means: (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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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/9/2016

  • Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • PETER KING

    NY • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • STEVE ISRAEL

    NY • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2016

  • Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 3/14/2016

  • Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 5/13/2016

  • Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 12/6/2016

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