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Solid Start Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2819| House 
| Updated: 10/14/2021
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Solid Start Act of 2021 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 three times within the first year of separation; publish information about the program in booklets and on the VA website; provide women veterans with information tailored to their health care and benefit needs; provide information on access to state and local resources, such as Vet Centers; gather and analyze data that assesses the effectiveness of the program; ensure calls are tailored to each veteran's needs by conducting quality assurance tests; 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8819
Solid Start Act of 2020
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1198
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8819
    Solid Start Act of 2020


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 14, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1198
    Presented to President.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1198: Solid Start Act of 2022
Government information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health

Solid Start Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2819| House 
| Updated: 10/14/2021
Solid Start Act of 2021 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 three times within the first year of separation; publish information about the program in booklets and on the VA website; provide women veterans with information tailored to their health care and benefit needs; provide information on access to state and local resources, such as Vet Centers; gather and analyze data that assesses the effectiveness of the program; ensure calls are tailored to each veteran's needs by conducting quality assurance tests; 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8819
Solid Start Act of 2020
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 14, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct 17, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1198
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8819
    Solid Start Act of 2020


  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • October 14, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • October 17, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1198
    Presented to President.
Elissa Slotkin

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (4)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)David P. Joyce (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1198: Solid Start Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessMental healthMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programsVeterans' medical careVeterans' organizations and recognitionVeterans' pensions and compensationWomen's health