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S.544: A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one week each year 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 March 2, 2021
- Latest Major Action Oct. 8, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 9 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Oct. 7, 2021
- Introduced in Senate - March 2, 2021
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week each 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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Held at the desk.
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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Received in the House.
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| Oct. 8, 2021 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Oct. 7, 2021 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Oct. 7, 2021 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. |
| Oct. 7, 2021 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6993) |
| Oct. 7, 2021 |
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6993) |
| June 23, 2021 |
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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| March 2, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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| March 2, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) |