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

USA117th CongressHR-2778| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Anthony Gonzalez

Anthony Gonzalez

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (6)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to jointly implement a five-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing specified counseling and services as part of the Transition Assistance Program for members of the Armed Forces as a means of reducing the incidence of suicide among veterans. Specifically, the pilot program would involve a three-hour counseling module and the provision of contact information for a counseling or similar facility in the locality where the veteran intends to reside. Additionally, the participating veterans must submit medical records in connection with their service in the Armed Forces, regardless of whether they intend to file a claim for benefits for a service-connected disability. Under the program, a social worker or behavioral health coordinator from the VA must contact the veteran within 90 days after the member is discharged or released from service to schedule a follow-up appointment. At least 10 DOD Transition Assistance Centers must be jointly selected to carry out the pilot program.
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Timeline
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
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.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1296
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2021
    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.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


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


  • November 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1296
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1296: Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Congressional oversightCrime victimsEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care

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

USA117th CongressHR-2778| House 
| Updated: 7/14/2021
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to jointly implement a five-year pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing specified counseling and services as part of the Transition Assistance Program for members of the Armed Forces as a means of reducing the incidence of suicide among veterans. Specifically, the pilot program would involve a three-hour counseling module and the provision of contact information for a counseling or similar facility in the locality where the veteran intends to reside. Additionally, the participating veterans must submit medical records in connection with their service in the Armed Forces, regardless of whether they intend to file a claim for benefits for a service-connected disability. Under the program, a social worker or behavioral health coordinator from the VA must contact the veteran within 90 days after the member is discharged or released from service to schedule a follow-up appointment. At least 10 DOD Transition Assistance Centers must be jointly selected to carry out the pilot program.
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Timeline
Apr 22, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2021
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.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jul 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1296
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  • April 22, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2021
    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.


  • July 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


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


  • November 17, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1296
    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Anthony Gonzalez

Anthony Gonzalez

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (6)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 117-1296: Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCrime victimsEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth information and medical recordsHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsNeurological disordersSex offensesSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' medical care