Congress 116 - S 2864 - Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019

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Armed Forces and National Security Congressional oversight Government information and archives Health promotion and preventive care Military personnel and dependents Performance measurement Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations Veterans' medical care

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Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program on information sharing between the VA and designated persons regarding the assistance and benefits available to veterans. Under the program, volunteer participants who are in the Armed Forces and are transitioning to civilian life shall designate up to 10 persons to receive information on specified services and benefits from the VA.

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Jul 1, 2020

Held at the desk.
Jul 1, 2020

Received in the House.
Jul 1, 2020

Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 30, 2020

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4080-4081; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4080-4081)
Jun 30, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4080-4081; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4080-4081)
Feb 5, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
Feb 5, 2020

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Moran with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jan 29, 2020

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Nov 14, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 14, 2019

Introduced in Senate

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