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H.R.2898: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 11, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (42 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 22, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week per year as Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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May 22, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |