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Peer Support for Veteran Families Act

USA116th CongressHR-7964| House 
| Updated: 10/6/2020
Abby Finkenauer

Abby Finkenauer

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (6)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Peer Support for Veteran Families Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish an education program and a peer support program for the education and training of family members and caregivers of eligible veterans with mental health disorders. Under this bill, eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system. Such veterans must give permission for their caregiver or family caregiver to participate in either program established under this bill. The VA must establish a four-year education program to provide a course to family members and caregivers of eligible veterans on matters relating to coping with mental health disorders in veterans. In implementing the program, the VA must enter into contracts with certain nonprofit entities with experience in mental health education. Under the peer support program, the VA must provide peer support to family members and caregivers of eligible veterans on matters relating to coping with mental health disorders in veterans. The VA must provide peer support at each location where the education program is provided, and such support must include regular meetings in group settings between peer support coordinators, family members, and caregivers. The VA must conduct a survey of the satisfaction of individuals who have participated in the education program and the peer support program. VA mental health care providers must monitor the progress of the programs.
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Timeline
Aug 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 10, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Oct 6, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 7, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 7, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 10, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • October 6, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Congressional oversightFamily servicesMedical educationMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsPublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care

Peer Support for Veteran Families Act

USA116th CongressHR-7964| House 
| Updated: 10/6/2020
Peer Support for Veteran Families Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish an education program and a peer support program for the education and training of family members and caregivers of eligible veterans with mental health disorders. Under this bill, eligible veterans are those who are enrolled in the VA health care system. Such veterans must give permission for their caregiver or family caregiver to participate in either program established under this bill. The VA must establish a four-year education program to provide a course to family members and caregivers of eligible veterans on matters relating to coping with mental health disorders in veterans. In implementing the program, the VA must enter into contracts with certain nonprofit entities with experience in mental health education. Under the peer support program, the VA must provide peer support to family members and caregivers of eligible veterans on matters relating to coping with mental health disorders in veterans. The VA must provide peer support at each location where the education program is provided, and such support must include regular meetings in group settings between peer support coordinators, family members, and caregivers. The VA must conduct a survey of the satisfaction of individuals who have participated in the education program and the peer support program. VA mental health care providers must monitor the progress of the programs.
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Timeline
Aug 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sep 10, 2020
Committee Hearings Held.
Oct 6, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • August 7, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • August 7, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • September 10, 2020
    Committee Hearings Held.


  • October 6, 2020
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Abby Finkenauer

Abby Finkenauer

Democratic Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (6)
James R. Langevin (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)John R. Curtis (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)TJ Cox (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightFamily servicesMedical educationMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsPublic contracts and procurementVeterans' medical care