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H.R.4290: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Battle Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 20, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (7 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 11, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week per year as Battle 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Sept. 20, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Sept. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sept. 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |