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H.R. 1476: PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

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To authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs.

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Sponsor and status

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Lee Zeldin

Sponsor. Representative for New York's 1st congressional district. Republican.

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Last Updated: Mar 1, 2021
Length: 3 pages
Introduced
Mar 1, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Status

Introduced on Mar 1, 2021

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on March 1, 2021. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

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Cosponsors

41 Cosponsors (27 Republicans, 14 Democrats)

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2% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Position statements

What legislators are saying

“Rep. Zeldin, Local Officials and Veterans Call for Nationwide Expansion of Dwyer Program”
    — Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY1] (Sponsor) on Aug 5, 2022

“Jacobs Delivers Floor Speech in Support of Mental Health Resources for Veterans”
    — Rep. Chris Jacobs [R-NY27] (Co-sponsor) on Oct 27, 2021

“Rep. Zeldin Hosts Special Order on House Floor in Support of Americas Veterans Battling PTSD and TBI”
    — Rep. Lee Zeldin [R-NY1] (Sponsor) on Oct 26, 2021

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History

Mar 13, 2019
 
Earlier Version — Introduced

This activity took place on a related bill, H.R. 1749 (116th).
Mar 1, 2021
 
Introduced

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