United States 115th Congress Status: Passed House 1 R cosponsors

HR 4635 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill directs the VA to increase peer support counselors for women veterans.

This bill aims to enhance support for women veterans by increasing the number of peer-to-peer counselors. It emphasizes the recruitment of women counselors and outreach to inform veterans about available services.

What this means for you
  • Workers: More peer support counseling may improve mental health resources and job mentoring for women veterans.

Summary

(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to emphasize appointing peer support counselors for women veterans. The VA shall recruit women peer support counselors with expertise in gender-specific issues and services, VA services and benefits, and employment mentoring. The VA shall: emphasize peer support counseling for women veterans who suffered sexual trauma while in the Armed Forces, have post-traumatic stress disorder or another mental health condition, are homeless, or are at risk of suicide; conduct program outreach; coordinate with community, business, educational, and state and local government entities; and provide peer support counselor training.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The bill text indicates that it was referred to the Senate on June 14, 2018, after being read twice and sent to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Additionally, the reference to the bill being "Engrossed in House" has been removed. This change matters because it reflects the current status of the bill in the legislative process as it moves from the House to the Senate.

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4635 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
4635 Referred in Senate (RFS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
4635 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes.
4635 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2018 Received;
read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes.
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KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
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4635 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the number of peer-to-peer counselors providing counseling for women veterans, and for other purposes.
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The bill adds specific provisions to enhance peer support counseling for women veterans within the existing framework of the suicide prevention program.

  • 38 U.S.C. § 1720F(j)

    (4)(A) As part of the counseling program under this subsection, the Secretary shall emphasize appointing peer support counselors for women veterans. To the degree practicable, the Secretary shall seek to recruit women peer support counselors with expertise in-- (i) female gender-specific issues and services; (ii) the provision of information about services and benefits provided under laws administered by the Secretary; or (iii) employment mentoring. (B) To the degree practicable, the Secretary shall emphasize facilitating peer support counseling for women veterans who are eligible for counseling and services under section 1720D of this title, have post-traumatic stress disorder or suffer from another mental health condition, are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, or are otherwise at increased risk of suicide, as determined by the Secretary. (C) The Secretary shall conduct outreach to inform women veterans about the program and the assistance available under this paragraph. (D) In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall coordinate with such community organizations, State and local governments, institutions of higher education, chambers of commerce, local business organizations, organizations that provide legal assistance, and other organizations as the Secretary considers appropriate. (E) In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall provide adequate training for peer support counselors, including training carried out under the national program of training required by section 304(c) of the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2010 (38 U.S.C. 1712A note).

    This addition emphasizes the appointment and training of peer support counselors specifically for women veterans, enhancing support for this demographic.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  5. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  8. Subcommittee on Health Discharged.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-687.

  10. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-687.

  11. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 530.

  12. Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  13. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5137-5138)

  14. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4635.

  15. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H5137)

  16. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H5137)

  17. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4635 do?
(Sec. 1) This bill directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to emphasize appointing peer support counselors for women veterans. The VA shall recruit women peer support counselors with expertise in gender-specific issues and services, VA services and benefits, and employment mentoring. The VA shall: emphasize peer support counseling for women veterans who suffered sexual trauma while in the Armed Forces, have post-traumatic stress disorder or another mental health condition, are homeless, or are at risk of suicide; conduct program outreach; coordinate with community, business, educational, and state and local government entities; and provide peer support counselor training.
Who sponsors HR 4635?
HR 4635 is sponsored by Coffman, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4635?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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