PRO-VETS Act of 2009
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Apr 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
What this bill does
The PRO-VETS Act of 2009 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the Secretary of Defense to share data about members of the Armed Forces and veterans. This shared data would be used to create a personalized list of potential benefits for which each individual may be eligible. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs would then be required to notify them of these benefits and provide follow-up notifications if they do not apply within a specified timeframe, with an option for individuals to opt out of future notifications.
This bill would affect current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It aims to inform them about benefits they may be eligible for and to simplify the application process by using the transferred data to reduce the amount of information they need to provide. Members or veterans would also have the opportunity to prevent their information from being transferred.
As of its introduction on April 2, 2009, the PRO-VETS Act of 2009 was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the House Committee on Armed Services. The bill has not moved beyond this initial referral stage.
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Official summary
Providing Real Outreach for Veterans Act of 2009 or PRO-VETS Act of 2009 - 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
27 Apr 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1902 do?
- The PRO-VETS Act of 2009 would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the Secretary of Defense to share data about members of the Armed Forces and veterans. This shared data would be used to create a personalized list of potential benefits for which each individual may be eligible. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs would then be required to notify them of these benefits and provide follow-up notifications if they do not apply within a specified timeframe, with an option for individuals to opt out of future notifications. This bill would affect current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It aims to inform them about benefits they may be eligible for and to simplify the application process by using the transferred data to reduce the amount of information they need to provide. Members or veterans would also have the opportunity to prevent their information from being transferred. As of its introduction on April 2, 2009, the PRO-VETS Act of 2009 was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the House Committee on Armed Services. The bill has not moved beyond this initial referral stage.
- Has H.R. 1902 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1902. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1902?
- H.R. 1902 was sponsored by Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1902?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (27 Apr 2009).
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