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Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act

Introduced: May 16, 2019 Introduced by: Peters, Scott H. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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May 15, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 14, 2019
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.
May 14, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now May 15, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 2500 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 1790 Related bill National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 1467 Related bill Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 1
Kirkpatrick, Ann
· May 16, 2019
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · May 14, 2019
DAVIS, SUSAN
· May 14, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2727: Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2727/
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