Senate Bill 5083
116th Congress(2019-2020)
VISIT Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 21, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5083
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Volunteers Improving Social Isolation and loneliness Together Act of 2020 or the VISIT Act of 2020
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to implement a pilot program in two tiers to assess the feasibility and advisability of assisting veterans, members of the Armed Forces or National Guard, or family members of such individuals who are at risk of social isolation and loneliness through the funding of specified national service programs (VISIT pay for results projects).
December 21, 2020
12/21/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
12/21/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:45 PM