Session 116

S 2864

Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019

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Session 116

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Session 116

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Bill overview

The Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019 directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a two-year pilot program to share information about veteran benefits and services with designated family members and friends. Volunteers transitioning from military service can designate up to 10 individuals to receive updates on VA programs and resources, including healthcare, mental health support, and community assistance. The program will collect feedback through surveys to assess its effectiveness and determine if it should be made permanent.

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Legislative history

2019-11-14Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

2019-11-14

Introduced in Senate

2020-01-29Senate

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

2020-02-05Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.

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6/30/2020SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4080-4081; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4080-4081)
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6/30/2020Unanimous consent
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)
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6/30/2020SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4080-4081; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4080-4081)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
6/30/2020Unanimous consent
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)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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S 2864

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