Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 14, 2019)
Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act
This bill provides a means of disseminating information to personal contacts of Armed Forces members about the experiences and challenges of military service. Specifically, it requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to seek an agreement with the American Red Cross for the conduct of a pilot program to encourage new Armed Forces members to designate up to 15 persons with whom certain information regarding their military service would be shared. This includes information concerning aspects of daily life in the military and its challenges, particularly during and after deployment in a contingency operation; availability of services to help members and dependents to cope with experiences; and benefits provided by DOD.
The bill provides privacy protections and mechanisms to modify the contact information or opt out of the program.
What just happenedMay 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 14, 2019
- May 15, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Military Personnel Subcommittee - May 14, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 14, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Armed Services Committee - May 14, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 14, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House