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Remembering the Life of Kyle Poteat Act

USA116th CongressHR-5440| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2020
Mark Meadows

Mark Meadows

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Remembering the Life of Kyle Poteat Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants for a period of three years to eligible entities for the provision of post-traumatic stress disorder prevention services to veterans. Under the bill, eligible entities include tribally designated housing entities, community-based organizations, and other private entities that meet certain requirements. Entities must submit an application to receive financial assistance that includes a description of the services they propose to provide, among other elements. The bill requires the VA to equitably distribute grants across geographic regions and areas with the most need. Additionally, the VA shall give preference to entities that are experienced in providing post-traumatic stress disorder prevention services. Entities receiving funding must notify service recipients that funding is wholly or partially from the VA. The bill also expands VA patient advocate responsibilities by requiring them to share specified information with a family member who is a caregiver of a veteran.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • December 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 14, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightHealth programs administration and fundingMental healthVeterans' medical care

Remembering the Life of Kyle Poteat Act

USA116th CongressHR-5440| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2020
Remembering the Life of Kyle Poteat Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to award grants for a period of three years to eligible entities for the provision of post-traumatic stress disorder prevention services to veterans. Under the bill, eligible entities include tribally designated housing entities, community-based organizations, and other private entities that meet certain requirements. Entities must submit an application to receive financial assistance that includes a description of the services they propose to provide, among other elements. The bill requires the VA to equitably distribute grants across geographic regions and areas with the most need. Additionally, the VA shall give preference to entities that are experienced in providing post-traumatic stress disorder prevention services. Entities receiving funding must notify service recipients that funding is wholly or partially from the VA. The bill also expands VA patient advocate responsibilities by requiring them to share specified information with a family member who is a caregiver of a veteran.
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Timeline
Dec 16, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 16, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 14, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • December 16, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • December 16, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 14, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mark Meadows

Mark Meadows

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHealth programs administration and fundingMental healthVeterans' medical care