Bills · S 2096
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2096Veterans' medical careSex offenses
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
INTRO JUN 17· LAST ACTION JUN 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the critical issue of veteran suicide and the mental health challenges many service members face when transitioning back to civilian life. Military service can expose individuals to trauma and stress, and the sudden shift away from military structure and community can be deeply unsettling, often leading to mental health crises.
If this bill becomes law, it means that essential mental health information and access to services will be more thoroughly integrated into key transition programs. This could lead to earlier detection and treatment of mental health conditions, potentially saving lives and improving the overall well-being of veterans. Without this bill, these specific enhancements to mental health education and access in the TAP and Solid Start programs would not be mandated, potentially leaving gaps in critical support during a highly vulnerable period for service members and new veterans.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance Program (TAP) to provide comprehensive information on various mental health conditions and services.
Ensures that transitioning service members receive crucial education on conditions like PTSD, TBI, anxiety, depression, and available support systems.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that TAP include detailed information about suicide risk factors, signs, and symptoms, as well as resources for substance abuse.
Provides vital, life-saving education on critical high-risk factors that service members may face during and after their transition.
PROVISION 03
Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start Program to assist eligible veterans with enrolling in VA healthcare.
Directly connects new veterans with essential healthcare services, reducing barriers to access during their first year out of service.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Solid Start Program to educate veterans about mental health and counseling services available through the Veterans Health Administration.
Increases awareness among new veterans of the specific mental health support options offered by the VA.
PROVISION 05
Mandates a joint report from the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs within one year on the materials developed for these program changes.
Ensures accountability and provides oversight on the implementation and effectiveness of the new mental health provisions.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· Rhode Island
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
100
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 31%
DEM 16 REP 3 IND 1
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 17
Introduced in Senate
JUN 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2096
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 17, 2025
Last actionJun 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 17, 2025
Senate BillS 2096Veterans' medical careSex offenses
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
INTRODUCED JUN 17, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
20
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
