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US HB2878

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Zachary Nunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Expands the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program to include comprehensive mental health information covering PTSD, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, sleep disorders, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse treatment options

  • Requires transition counseling to address suicide risk factors including adverse childhood experiences, homelessness, unemployment, relationship strain, loss of community support, and isolation from family and friends

  • Amends the VA Solid Start Program to assist eligible veterans with enrollment in the VA patient enrollment system and provide education about mental health and counseling services through the Veterans Health Administration

  • Mandates a joint report from the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs to congressional Armed Services and Veterans' Affairs committees within one year of enactment on materials developed under the new requirements

Legislative Description

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

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Subcommittee Hearings Held

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity1/21/2026
Armed Services4/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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