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Veterans Support Week: Empowering veterans to help each other in crisis.

This bill establishes an annual "Battle Buddy Check Week" to educate veterans on how to conduct peer wellness checks. The goal is to prevent mental health crises and suicides among veterans by providing access to resources and training. Citizens can expect improved support for veterans in their communities.
Key points
Annual Battle Buddy Check Week: The Department of Veterans Affairs will organize events and training to teach veterans how to support each other.
Training and Resources: Veterans will receive conversation scripts, online and in-person training, and learn how to transfer calls directly to the Veterans Crisis Line.
Strengthening the Crisis Line: The Veterans Crisis Line will prepare for a potential increase in calls during the week to ensure timely assistance.
Online Accessibility: All training materials will be made available online on the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
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To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to designate a week as "Battle Buddy Check Week" for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 236
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Process start date: 2023-01-10
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Veterans Support Week: Empowering veterans to help each other in crisis.

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 236.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Annual Battle Buddy Check Week: The Department of Veterans Affairs will organize events and training to teach veterans how to support each other.
  • Training and Resources: Veterans will receive conversation scripts, online and in-person training, and learn how to transfer calls directly to the Veterans Crisis Line.
  • Strengthening the Crisis Line: The Veterans Crisis Line will prepare for a potential increase in calls during the week to ensure timely assistance.
  • Online Accessibility: All training materials will be made available online on the Department of Veterans Affairs website.

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 Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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