H.R. 236
Referred to CommitteeTo direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Battle Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1/10/2023•118th Congress•House
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2/8/2023 • House
Summary
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to designate one week per year as Battle 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.
Introduced in House • 1/10/2023
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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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Originated in the House
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January 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Introduced in House1/10/2023