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H.R.897: To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 6, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the P.F.C. Joseph P. Dwyer 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 3, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Feb. 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) |