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S. 544

Introduced

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one week each year as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.

Introduced 3/2/2021•117th Congress•Senate
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Latest Action

Held at the desk.

10/8/2021 • House

Summary

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week each year as Buddy Check Week for the purposes of organizing outreach events and educating veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The VA shall ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan for handling the potential increase in calls that may occur during such week.

Passed Senate • 10/7/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorative events and holidaysEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth promotion and preventive careMental healthSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical care

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (24)

Party Breakdown

13
Democrats
10
Republicans
1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]

Republican • IA

Sponsored 3/2/2021

Cosponsors (23)

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Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

D-NH

Joined 3/2/2021

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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

D-CO

Joined 3/2/2021

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Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]

D-WA

Joined 3/2/2021

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Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

D-NY

Joined 3/2/2021

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Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

D-DE

Joined 3/2/2021

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Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]

R-WV

Joined 3/2/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

March 2, 2021

Committee Review

June 23, 2021

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-231.

Floor Debate

October 7, 2021

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

October 8, 2021

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (2)

Engrossed in Senate10/7/2021
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Introduced in Senate3/2/2021
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Related Bills (2)

H.R. 6411

STRONG Veterans Act of 2022

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S. 4657

A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate one week each year as "Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.

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Committee

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Senate

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Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusIntroduced
Cosponsors23
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