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US S132Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
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Introduced
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require a pilot program on activities under the pre-separation transition process of members of the Armed Forces for a reduction in suicide among veterans, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act," requires the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to jointly carry out a 5-year pilot program to assess the feasibility of providing certain services and education to members of the Armed Forces as part of their pre-separation transition process. The goal is to reduce the incidence of suicide among veterans. The key provisions include: a module that educates service members on various risk factors and resources, one-on-one meetings with social workers or nurses to assess eligibility for VA services, and follow-up appointments to determine additional needs. The pilot program will be implemented at 10 locations that serve at least 300 service members annually and aim to serve all military branches and components.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Sherrod Brown (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Senate Veterans' Affairs Hearing (11:30:00 2/16/2023 S-216) (on 02/16/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/132/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s132/BILLS-118s132is.pdf |
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