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US S4657

US S4657
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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Introduced
09/23/2020
In Committee
09/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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. 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.

AI 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. During Buddy Check Week, the VA will collaborate with veteran organizations to provide training materials and opportunities for veterans to learn how to conduct these peer wellness checks, including information on making direct referrals to the Veterans Crisis Line. The VA must also ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line has a plan in place to handle any potential increase in calls during Buddy Check Week.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 09/23/2020)

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