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S.1873: Veteran PEER Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 29, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in House - Jan. 29, 2018
- Engrossed in Senate - Jan. 25, 2018
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act or the Veteran PEER Act (Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a program to establish not fewer than 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 behavior health in a primary care setting. The VA shall ensure that the needs of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Jan. 29, 2018 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Jan. 29, 2018 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Jan. 29, 2018 |
Received in the House.
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| Jan. 25, 2018 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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| Jan. 25, 2018 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Jan. 25, 2018 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. |
| Jan. 25, 2018 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Jan. 25, 2018 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S525-526)
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| Sept. 27, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| Sept. 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |