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Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5324

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 5324

Bill HR 5324 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2019. Bill HR 5324 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 5, 2019.  Bill HR 5324's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of March 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5324

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5324

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5324

Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019
To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program on information sharing between the Department of Veterans Affairs and designated relatives and friends of veterans regarding the assistance and benefits available to the veterans, and for other purposes.
Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019

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