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Solid Start Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8819| House 
| Updated: 11/24/2020
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
David P. Joyce (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Solid Start Act of 2020 This bill permanently authorizes and expands the Solid Start program, which is an outreach program for veterans in their first year of separation from the military. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate with the Department of Defense to collect updated contact information during transition classes or separation counseling for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from service, explain the existence and purpose of the program, call veterans at least twice within the first year of separation, publish information about the program in booklets and on the VA website, provide information about veterans' eligibility for VA programs and benefits, and prioritize outreach to veterans who have accessed mental health resources prior to separation from the Armed Forces. Under the bill, the VA is authorized to (1) encourage members of the Armed Forces to provide additional contact information if they are unreachable following their separation, (2) follow up on missed phone calls, and (3) reach out to veterans who separated prior to the initiation of the Solid Start program. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on the Solid Start program.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4724
Introduced in Senate
Nov 24, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 24, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4724
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 24, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 24, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4724: Solid Start Act of 2020
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Solid Start Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8819| House 
| Updated: 11/24/2020
Solid Start Act of 2020 This bill permanently authorizes and expands the Solid Start program, which is an outreach program for veterans in their first year of separation from the military. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate with the Department of Defense to collect updated contact information during transition classes or separation counseling for members of the Armed Forces who are separating from service, explain the existence and purpose of the program, call veterans at least twice within the first year of separation, publish information about the program in booklets and on the VA website, provide information about veterans' eligibility for VA programs and benefits, and prioritize outreach to veterans who have accessed mental health resources prior to separation from the Armed Forces. Under the bill, the VA is authorized to (1) encourage members of the Armed Forces to provide additional contact information if they are unreachable following their separation, (2) follow up on missed phone calls, and (3) reach out to veterans who separated prior to the initiation of the Solid Start program. The Government Accountability Office must assess and report on the Solid Start program.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4724
Introduced in Senate
Nov 24, 2020
Introduced in House
Nov 24, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 24, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4724
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 24, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • November 24, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
David P. Joyce (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 116-4724: Solid Start Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' pensions and compensation