This legislation, known as the Streamlining the Solid Start Communications Act , seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Solid Start program . The program is designed to provide outreach to veterans, and this bill specifically targets the communication methods employed. It amends existing law to broaden the types of "tailored lines of communication" the VA can use. Instead of being limited to traditional mailings, the VA will now be authorized to utilize modern digital channels. These expanded methods include text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic forms of messaging , aiming to improve engagement and information delivery to veterans.