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HR 2741119th CongressIntroduced
PEER Support Act
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & JusticeHealthcareLabor & Employment
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The PEER Support Act aims to address behavioral health workforce shortages by formalizing the peer support specialist profession, establishing an Office of Recovery, and researching criminal background check barriers for certification.
Key Points
- 1Creates a standardized occupational category for peer support specialists by 2026
- 2Establishes an Office of Recovery to oversee training, certification, and professional development
- 3Mandates a report analyzing criminal background check policies affecting peer support specialists
Impact Areas
Behavioral health service providersIndividuals in recovery from mental health/substance use disordersState certification agenciesMedicaid providersCriminal justice reform advocates
Generated by legislative-analysis-v3 on Nov 3, 2025