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

USA119th CongressHR-2878| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (11)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to significantly enhance mental health support for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life and for veterans newly separated from service. It amends the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to include comprehensive information on mental health, such as the availability of services from various providers and treatment options for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The updated TAP curriculum will also cover suicide risk factors, substance abuse resources, and the potential stressors associated with separation, including loss of community and isolation. Furthermore, the bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program to ensure it assists eligible veterans with enrollment in the VA patient enrollment system and educates them about mental health and counseling services available through the Veterans Health Administration. These changes aim to provide a more robust continuum of care and information for servicemembers as they navigate the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. Finally, the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs are mandated to jointly submit a report within one year on the information and materials developed as a result of these amendments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2778
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3722
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
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.
Jun 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2096
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2778
    Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3722
    Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    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.


  • June 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2096
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2096: 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 CongressHR-2878| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
This legislation seeks to significantly enhance mental health support for servicemembers transitioning to civilian life and for veterans newly separated from service. It amends the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to include comprehensive information on mental health, such as the availability of services from various providers and treatment options for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The updated TAP curriculum will also cover suicide risk factors, substance abuse resources, and the potential stressors associated with separation, including loss of community and isolation. Furthermore, the bill modifies the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program to ensure it assists eligible veterans with enrollment in the VA patient enrollment system and educates them about mental health and counseling services available through the Veterans Health Administration. These changes aim to provide a more robust continuum of care and information for servicemembers as they navigate the challenges of transitioning to civilian life. Finally, the Secretaries of Defense and Veterans Affairs are mandated to jointly submit a report within one year on the information and materials developed as a result of these amendments.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2778
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3722
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 10, 2025
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.
Jun 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2096
Introduced in Senate
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2778
    Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3722
    Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 10, 2025
    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.


  • June 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2096
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held
Zachary Nunn

Zachary Nunn

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (11)
Gabe Amo (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Laura Gillen (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)

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

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-2096: Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted