PEER Support Act
Mental Health: Support for Peer Recovery Workers
The PEER Support Act was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill currently only has Democratic sponsors and must pass through multiple committees before it can be voted on by the full House.
Key Points
- This bill supports people who use their own personal experiences with mental health or drug use to help others. These workers are known as peer support specialists. They use what they learned in their own lives to guide others through the recovery process.
- The government would create an official job category for these specialists by 2026. This helps the government track how many people are doing this work. It also makes it easier for these workers to get professional respect and better pay.
- A new Office of Recovery would be started within the federal government. This office would be led by someone who has lived through recovery. It would focus on training workers and helping states find the best ways to support people in need.
- The bill asks for a study on how criminal background checks affect these workers. Many people in recovery have past legal issues because of their struggles. The goal is to find ways to let them work without being blocked by old mistakes.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PEER Support Act
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