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Introduced
08/28/2020
08/28/2020
In Committee
08/28/2020
08/28/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to consult with its Inspector General to (1) commence an assessment of the capacity of VA peer specialists who are women, and (2) submit a plan to hire additional qualified peer specialists who are women based on the results of the assessment.
AI Summary
This bill, the VA Peer Specialists Act, requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct an assessment of the capacity of VA peer specialists who are women. The assessment will examine the geographical distribution of women peer specialists and women veterans, the number and proportion of women peer specialists in mental health/suicide prevention and non-mental health counseling, and the duties and resources dedicated to supporting women peer specialists. Based on the assessment, the VA must submit a plan to hire additional qualified women peer specialists, with a focus on areas lacking such specialists.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Committee Hearings Held. (on 09/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8130/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8130/BILLS-116hr8130ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8130/BILLS-116hr8130ih.pdf.pdf |
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