Bills · HR 438
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 438Veterans' medical careAdvisory bodies
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION FEB 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses the critical and ongoing issue of veteran mental health. Many veterans struggle with mental health challenges after their service, and traditional clinical approaches don't always meet everyone's needs or preferences. This bill aims to increase access to a different type of support: peer-to-peer programs where veterans help each other, leveraging shared experiences.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide dedicated funding to expand and establish these types of programs across the country, potentially making it easier for veterans to find understanding and support in their communities. If it doesn't become law, such programs would likely remain less common or underfunded, leaving a potential gap in the range of mental health services available to veterans, particularly those who benefit most from non-clinical, veteran-led interactions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program to provide grants for veteran peer-to-peer mental health programs.
This creates a dedicated federal funding stream to expand a specific type of mental health support for veterans.
PROVISION 02
Allows eligible entities, including nonprofits and state/local/tribal veteran agencies, to receive grants up to $250,000.
This broadens the types of organizations that can access federal funds to support veteran mental health initiatives locally.
PROVISION 03
Requires grant funds to be used for hiring veteran peer specialists, providing 24/7 support, and hiring program staff.
This ensures the funds directly support the operational needs of peer-to-peer programs and the employment of veterans.
PROVISION 04
Mandates the VA to create an advisory committee to develop program standards, including training and best practices.
This aims to ensure consistency and quality across the different peer support programs funded by the grants.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits the VA from requiring grant recipients to maintain records or report personally identifying information on veterans seeking support.
This provision is designed to protect veteran privacy and encourage participation by reducing concerns about data collection.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 32
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 56%
DEM 23 REP 9 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSFEB 20
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
JAN 15
Introduced in House
JAN 15
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 438
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2025
Last actionFeb 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025
House BillHR 438Veterans' medical careAdvisory bodies
PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
32
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