House Bill 5830
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Veteran PEER Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5830
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Veteran Partners' Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act or the Veteran PEER Act
This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish at least two peer specialists in patient aligned care teams at VA medical centers to promote the use and integration of mental health services in a primary care setting.
May 15, 2018
05/15/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/15/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
05/15/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:30 PM