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HR2878FEDERALSession 119Federal Billin committee

The Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Original title: Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Last action · January 21, 2026: Subcommittee Hearings HeldSponsors: Zachary Nunn and 25 others

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What This Bill Would Do

This bill proposes changes to military transition programs to better address mental health and suicide prevention for service members leaving the armed forces. It mandates updated training materials for the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to help veterans access mental health resources and support systems.

Why it matters

This bill changes the mandatory information provided to service members during their transition to civilian life and requires the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to report on these new mental health initiatives within one year of the bill's passage.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Service members separating from the military

They will receive expanded mental health information and resources as part of their mandatory transition training.

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Veterans

They will receive additional assistance with VA patient enrollment and information regarding mental health counseling through the Solid Start Program.

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Department of Defense

The agency must update its Transition Assistance Program curriculum and report on these changes to Congress.

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Department of Veterans Affairs

The agency must update its Solid Start Program outreach and report on these changes to Congress.

Key Facts

The bill mandates that the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) include specific information on mental health services and conditions.
Required mental health topics include PTSD, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and suicidal ideation.
The bill requires education on suicide risk factors, including homelessness, unemployment, and relationship strain.
The bill requires education on substance abuse resources, including alcohol, prescription drugs, and opioids.

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The bill requires education on the psychological effects of losing military community and support systems.
The Solid Start Program must now assist veterans in enrolling in the VA patient enrollment system.
The Solid Start Program must now educate veterans specifically about mental health and counseling services available through the Veterans Health Administration.
The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs must jointly submit a report on these new materials to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Transition Assistance Program?

It is a Department of Defense program that provides information and resources to service members as they separate from the military.

What is the Solid Start Program?

It is a Department of Veterans Affairs program designed to contact and support veterans during their transition to civilian life.

Does this bill provide direct medical treatment?

No, this bill mandates the provision of information and education regarding existing mental health services and resources.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jan 21, 2026House
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Apr 10, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 10, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House

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