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US S544
US S544A 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
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
In Committee
03/02/2021
03/02/2021
Crossed Over
10/08/2021
10/08/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT 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.
AI Summary
This bill directs 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. During Buddy Check Week, the Secretary, in consultation with relevant organizations and experts, will provide educational opportunities for veterans to learn how to conduct peer wellness checks. This includes providing a script, online and in-person training, opportunities for members of veterans organizations to learn how to train others, and training on how to transfer calls to the Veterans Crisis Line and handle veterans in crisis. The Secretary will also ensure a plan exists to handle the potential increase in calls to the Veterans Crisis Line during Buddy Check Week.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (24)
Joni Ernst (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Michael Bennet (D),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Maria Cantwell (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
John Hickenlooper (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Patty Murray (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Mike Rounds (R),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Dan Sullivan (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Held at the desk. (on 10/08/2021)
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