House Bill 5324
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5324
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
December 5, 2019
03/10/2020
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
12/19/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
12/05/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:46:05 AM