HR 4575
Veteran Peer Specialist Act of 2021
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Bill overview
This bill, the Veteran Peer Specialist Act of 2021, aims to permanently expand the VA’s peer specialist program. It requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish at least two peer specialists at all VA medical centers, starting with those already participating. The expansion will occur over five years, prioritizing underserved rural areas and locations not near military installations. The bill also includes provisions for hiring female peer specialists and ensuring peer specialist demographics reflect the veteran population.
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Bill Posey
Colin Z. Allred
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