Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Rep. Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Training for Veterans Leaving the Military
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by a House subcommittee. It recently had a hearing and is considered active as it moves through committee discussions. There are no further actions scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The bill updates the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to provide separating service members with detailed mental health information, covering conditions like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and suicidal ideation.
From policy text
“the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, anxiety disorders, depression, chronic pain, sleep disorders, suicidal ideation, or other mental health conditions associated with service in the armed forces”
View in full text - TAP training will now include information about suicide risk factors such as adverse childhood experiences, homelessness, unemployment, and relationship strain, along with resources for substance abuse including alcohol, prescription drugs, and opioids.
From policy text
“the risk of suicide, including signs, symptoms, and risk factors (including adverse childhood experiences, depression, bipolar disorder, homelessness, unemployment, and relationship strain)”
View in full text - The bill also addresses the emotional challenges of leaving the military, requiring information about the loss of community, isolation from family and friends, and the potential stressors of separating from the armed forces.
From policy text
“the potential effects of the loss of community and support systems experienced by a member separating from the armed forces”
View in full text - The Solid Start Program, which contacts new veterans after separation, will be updated to help veterans enroll in VA healthcare and educate them about mental health and counseling services available through the Veterans Health Administration.
From policy text
“assisting eligible veterans who elect to enroll in the system of patient enrollment under section 1705(a) of this title”
View in full text - The Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs must jointly submit a report to Congress within one year of enactment describing the new information and materials they have developed under this law.
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“Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the information and materials developed pursuant to the amendments made by this Act.”
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
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