PRO-VETS Act of 2008
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (22 Jul 2008): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
What this bill does
The PRO-VETS Act of 2008 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the Secretary of Defense to share data. This data would be used to create a personalized list of potential veterans' benefits for each service member and veteran. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify individuals about these benefits, follow up if they don't apply, and provide annual updates, though individuals can opt out of further notifications.
The bill would affect members of the Armed Forces and veterans by aiming to inform them of benefits they may be eligible for. It also seeks to simplify the application process by using the shared data to reduce the amount of information individuals need to provide. Service members and veterans would have the option to prevent their information from being transferred.
This bill was introduced in the Senate in July 2008 and was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. No further action has been taken on it as of the information provided.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Providing Real Outreach for Veterans Act of 2008 or PRO-VETS Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) to enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Defense for the transfer of data to the Secretary for providing members of the Armed Forces and veterans with individualized information concerning veterans' benefits that each member and veteran may be eligible for. Requires the Secretary, after receiving such data, to: (1) compile a list of all benefits for which each member or veteran may be eligible; (2) notify the member or veteran (or their legal representative) of such benefits; and (3) provide a second notification if the member or veteran does not apply for a listed benefit within 60 days, as well as annual notifications thereafter. Requires additional notifications based on changed circumstances. Allows each member or veteran the option to decline further notifications.
Directs the Secretary to use transferred data to reduce the amount of information that a member or veteran must provide when applying for benefits.
Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a member or veteran the opportunity to decline authorization for the transfer of information under this Act.
Timeline
22 Jul 2008
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Common questions
- What does S. 3307 do?
- The PRO-VETS Act of 2008 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the Secretary of Defense to share data. This data would be used to create a personalized list of potential veterans' benefits for each service member and veteran. The bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to notify individuals about these benefits, follow up if they don't apply, and provide annual updates, though individuals can opt out of further notifications. The bill would affect members of the Armed Forces and veterans by aiming to inform them of benefits they may be eligible for. It also seeks to simplify the application process by using the shared data to reduce the amount of information individuals need to provide. Service members and veterans would have the option to prevent their information from being transferred. This bill was introduced in the Senate in July 2008 and was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. No further action has been taken on it as of the information provided.
- Has S. 3307 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3307. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3307?
- S. 3307 was sponsored by Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] (D-NY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 3307?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (22 Jul 2008).
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