Bill > S4724

This bill, the Solid Start Act of 2020, aims to improve and expand the Solid Start program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The key provisions of the bill include: requiring the VA to collect contact information from all separating service members, call each veteran at least twice within the first year after separation, provide information about the Solid Start program, and prioritize outreach to veterans who have accessed mental health resources prior to separation. The bill also authorizes the VA to encourage service members to provide alternate contact points and follow up on missed calls. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office to assess the Solid Start program and report on its effectiveness in meeting the purposes outlined in the bill. The bill authorizes appropriations to carry out these activities.