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Veterans' Buddy Check Week: Promoting Peer Wellness and Support

This act establishes an annual "Buddy Check Week" to educate and encourage veterans to conduct peer wellness checks. Veterans will receive tools and training to support each other, and the Veterans Crisis Line will be prepared for increased call volumes.
Key points
An annual "Buddy Check Week" will be designated to promote peer wellness checks among veterans.
Veterans will receive online and in-person training, including conversation scripts and resource referrals.
All training materials will be publicly available on the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
A plan will be in place to handle potential increases in calls to the Veterans Crisis Line during this week.
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Print number: 117_S_544
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_544.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An annual "Buddy Check Week" will be designated to promote peer wellness checks among veterans.
  • Veterans will receive online and in-person training, including conversation scripts and resource referrals.
  • All training materials will be publicly available on the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
  • A plan will be in place to handle potential increases in calls to the Veterans Crisis Line during this week.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6993)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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