PRO-VETS Act of 2009
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Oct 2009): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-264.
What this bill does
The PRO-VETS Act of 2009, introduced in the Senate in May 2009, would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the Secretary of Defense to share data. This shared data would be used to create lists of potential benefits for which members of the Armed Forces and veterans might be eligible. The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to then notify these individuals of their potential benefits and to follow up with additional notifications if they do not apply within a specified timeframe.
The legislation aims to help service members and veterans by providing them with personalized information about the benefits they may be entitled to and by simplifying the process of applying for those benefits. Individuals would have the option to decline receiving further notifications about benefits. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to offer service members and veterans the chance to opt out of having their information transferred.
As of its introduction, S. 1109 was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Further legislative action would be required for the bill to move forward.
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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
21 Oct 2009
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-264.
Common questions
- What does S. 1109 do?
- The PRO-VETS Act of 2009, introduced in the Senate in May 2009, would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work with the Secretary of Defense to share data. This shared data would be used to create lists of potential benefits for which members of the Armed Forces and veterans might be eligible. The bill requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to then notify these individuals of their potential benefits and to follow up with additional notifications if they do not apply within a specified timeframe. The legislation aims to help service members and veterans by providing them with personalized information about the benefits they may be entitled to and by simplifying the process of applying for those benefits. Individuals would have the option to decline receiving further notifications about benefits. The bill also requires the Secretary of Defense to offer service members and veterans the chance to opt out of having their information transferred. As of its introduction, S. 1109 was referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Further legislative action would be required for the bill to move forward.
- Has S. 1109 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1109. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1109?
- S. 1109 was sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1109?
- Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-264. (21 Oct 2009).
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