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Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act

USA116th CongressS-1467| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
Kyrsten Sinema

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5324
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5324
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-2727: Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act
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Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act

USA116th CongressS-1467| Senate 
| Updated: 5/14/2019
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.
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Timeline
May 14, 2019
Introduced in Senate
May 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 10, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5324
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • May 14, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 14, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • March 10, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5324
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Kyrsten Sinema

Kyrsten Sinema

Independent Senator

Arizona

Cosponsors (2)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • S 116-1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
  • HR 116-2727: Sergeant Daniel Somers Network of Support Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesMilitary operations and strategyMilitary personnel and dependentsPublic-private cooperationSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations