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

USA119th CongressS-2096| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (12)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act, seeks to enhance mental health support for servicemembers and veterans. It specifically amends the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to include comprehensive information on mental health. This expanded information covers the availability of mental health services, treatment for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, and education on suicide risk factors, including signs, symptoms, and potential stressors associated with military separation. The goal is to better prepare servicemembers for the mental health challenges they may face after leaving service. Furthermore, the legislation modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program to improve outreach to recently separated veterans. The Solid Start Program will now include provisions for assisting eligible veterans with enrollment in the VA's patient enrollment system and educating them about mental health and counseling services offered by the Veterans Health Administration. Finally, the bill mandates that the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs jointly submit a report to Congress within one year, detailing the information and materials developed under these new amendments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4900
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1296
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-132
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2878
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4900
    Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1296
    Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-132
    Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2878
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2878: Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

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

USA119th CongressS-2096| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
This bill, titled the Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act, seeks to enhance mental health support for servicemembers and veterans. It specifically amends the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to include comprehensive information on mental health. This expanded information covers the availability of mental health services, treatment for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety, and education on suicide risk factors, including signs, symptoms, and potential stressors associated with military separation. The goal is to better prepare servicemembers for the mental health challenges they may face after leaving service. Furthermore, the legislation modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program to improve outreach to recently separated veterans. The Solid Start Program will now include provisions for assisting eligible veterans with enrollment in the VA's patient enrollment system and educating them about mental health and counseling services offered by the Veterans Health Administration. Finally, the bill mandates that the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs jointly submit a report to Congress within one year, detailing the information and materials developed under these new amendments.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4900
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1296
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-132
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2878
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4900
    Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1296
    Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-132
    Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • January 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2878
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (12)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2878: Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted