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House bill · H.R. 438 (119th Congress)

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Dec 16, 2025

Sponsor: Nick LaLota (U.S. Representative, NY-1, Republican)

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Summary

PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish the PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program to make grants to eligible entities for peer-to-peer mental health programs for veterans. Eligible entities include (1) a nonprofit organization that has historically served the mental health needs of veterans; (2) a congressionally chartered veteran service organization; or (3) a state, local, or tribal veteran service agency, director, or commissioner. The VA shall establish an advisory committee to create appropriate program standards.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

32

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  • Democratic23
  • Republican9

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Full history

  1. Dec 16, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Feb 20, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    U.S. House

  3. Feb 20, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  4. Feb 20, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. Feb 20, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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  1. Jan 15, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jan 15, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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