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Introduced
05/14/2019
05/14/2019
In Committee
05/14/2019
05/14/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require a pilot program on information sharing between the Department of Defense and designated relatives and friends of members of the Armed Forces regarding the experiences and challenges of military service, particularly during and after overseas deployments, and for other purposes. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act, requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to establish a pilot program in partnership with the American Red Cross. The program would allow Armed Forces members to designate up to 15 friends or relatives to receive information about their military service, such as the daily life, challenges, and available services and benefits. The DOD would be required to disseminate this information to the designated contacts on a quarterly basis, while also ensuring privacy protections and allowing members to modify or opt-out of the program. The bill also mandates a survey and report to Congress on the pilot program's effectiveness and potential to be made permanent.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (on 05/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1467/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1467/BILLS-116s1467is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1467/BILLS-116s1467is.pdf.pdf |
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