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RepublicanBill · H.R. 438· House(119-HR-438)

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

Rep. LaLota
Age: 48 years
New York
Introduced
1/15/2025
Last activity
2/20/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sponsored by
Nick LaLota
Cosponsors
Republican - 9Democrat - 23
Armed Forces and National Security
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill establishes the "PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program." It authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to specific eligible entities for the purpose of creating peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. These entities can include certain nonprofits, congressionally chartered veteran service organizations, or State, local, or Tribal veteran service agencies. Grant recipients are permitted to receive up to $250,000 to fund these programs. The funds are intended for hiring veterans as peer specialists and staff to provide 24/7 mental health support. The bill authorizes up to $25,000,000 over a 3-year period to carry out this program.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7

    The bill provides expanded access to 24/7 mental health support through veteran peer specialists.

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7

    The bill establishes a grant program to provide 24/7 peer-to-peer mental health support for veterans.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7

    The bill funds new mental health peer support programs specifically for veterans.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.