HR 2878119th CongressIn Committee

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

Introduced: Apr 10, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3] (R-Iowa)

Standard Summary

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This bill amends the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) of the Department of Defense and the Solid Start Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs to enhance mental health support for transitioning servicemembers and veterans, with a focus on reducing veteran suicide.

Key Points

1Amends TAP to include comprehensive mental health information, including PTSD, TBI, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide risk factors
2Updates Solid Start Program to assist veterans with enrollment in VA healthcare and educate them about available mental health services
3Requires joint reporting by the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs on implementation within one year
4Addresses transition stressors, loss of community support, and isolation risks
5Includes education on treatment options for various mental health conditions

Impact Areas

Military servicemembers transitioning to civilian lifeVeterans accessing VA healthcare servicesMental health service providers in DoD and VASuicide prevention programs for veteransFederal agencies overseeing military-to-civilian transition

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