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H.R.2741

PEER Support Act Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery Support Act

Introduced·4/8/25

The PEER Support Act aims to address behavioral health workforce shortages by supporting peer support specialists.

The PEER Support Act, or Providing Empathetic and Effective Recovery Support Act, seeks to bolster the behavioral health workforce by supporting peer support specialists. The bill mandates the creation of a report analyzing criminal background check requirements for peer support specialists, and recommends processes to reduce barriers to certification. It also establishes an Office of Recovery within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headed by a Director with lived experience in mental health or substance use disorder recovery.

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History

Apr 8, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Apr 8, 2025

House

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.