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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program on information sharing between the VA and designated persons regarding the assistance and benefits available to veterans. Under the program, volunteer participants who are in the Armed Forces and are transitioning to civilian life shall designate up to 10 persons to receive information on specified services and benefits from the VA.</p>]]></text>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>Sergeant Daniel Somers Veterans Network of Support Act of 2019</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a two-year pilot program on information sharing between the VA and designated persons regarding the assistance and benefits available to veterans. Under the program, volunteer participants who are in the Armed Forces and are transitioning to civilian life shall designate up to 10 persons to receive information on specified services and benefits from the VA.</p>]]></text>
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