H.R. 4635 — what changed

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changed “(A) As part of the counseling program under this subsection, the Secretary shall ensure that the program includes a sufficient number of emphasize appointing peer support counselors for women veterans to meet veterans. To the demand for such counselors. Such counselors may be employees of degree practicable, the Department and may have Secretary shall seek to recruit women peer support counselors with expertise in—

changed “(i) female gender-specific issues and services;

changed “(ii) the provision of information about services and benefits provided under laws administered by the Secretary; andor

“(iii) employment mentoring.

changed “(B) In carrying out this paragraph, To the degree practicable, the Secretary shall emphasize facilitating peer-to-peer peer support counseling for women veterans who suffered sexual trauma while serving in the Armed Forces, are eligible for counseling and services under section 1720D of this title, have post-traumatic stress disorder or suffer from another mental health condition, are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, or are otherwise at increased risk of becoming homeless.suicide, as determined by the Secretary.

changed “(C) The Secretary shall conduct outreach to inform women veterans about the program and the assistance available under the program.this paragraph.

changed “(D)“(D) In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall coordinate with such community organizations, State and local governments, institutions of higher education, chambers of commerce, local business organizations, organizations that provide legal assistance, and other organizations as the Secretary considers appropriate.

changed “(i) “(E) In carrying out this paragraph, the Secretary shall facilitate engagement and coordination with such community organizations, State and local governments, institutions of higher education, chambers of commerce, local business organizations, organizations that provide legal assistance, and other organizations as adequate training for peer support counselors, including training carried out under the Secretary considers appropriate to facilitate national program of training required by section 304(c) of the transition Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of women described in subparagraph (A) into their communities.2010 (38 U.S.C. 1712A note).”

removed “(ii) To the degree practicable, the Secretary shall coordinate facilitation of assistance under this paragraph with the program carried out under section 1144 of title 10.”