US HB7964 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: Introduced on August 7 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on August 7 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-10-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out education programs and peer support programs for family members and caregivers of veterans with mental health disorders.
Title
Peer Support for Veteran Families Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Abby Finkenauer [D-IA] | Rep. John Curtis [R-UT] | Rep. David McKinley [R-WV] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] |
| Rep. James Langevin [D-RI] | Rep. Salud Carbajal [D-CA] | Rep. TJ Cox [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-10-06 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
| 2020-09-10 | House | Committee Hearings Held. |
| 2020-08-07 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 2020-08-07 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Armed forces and national security
Congressional oversight
Family services
Medical education
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care
Congressional oversight
Family services
Medical education
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Public contracts and procurement
Veterans' medical care
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7964/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7964/BILLS-116hr7964ih.pdf |
