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

1/22/2026, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2878

The bill titled "Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 10, 2025. The purpose of this bill is aimed at enhancing the transition process for servicemembers to reduce veteran suicide rates. Specific provisions within the bill focus on improving support and services offered to transitioning servicemembers to ensure their successful reintegration into civilian life. Further details on the directives or actions proposed in the bill are not explicitly provided in the context.

Congressional Summary of HR 2878

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

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DOD) to provide additional information and assistance related to mental health care to veterans in the Solid Start program and members of the Armed Forces in the Transition Assistance Program.

Specifically, the bill requires that counseling provided under DOD’s Transition Assistance Program include additional mental health information, including information about the risk of suicide and other potential stressors associated with separation from the Armed Forces.

The bill also expands the activities that must be carried out by the VA under the Solid Start program, which is an outreach program for veterans in their first year of separation from service. Specifically, under the program, the VA must (1) assist eligible veterans who elect to enroll in the VA health care system, and (2) educate veterans about mental health and counseling services available through the Veterans Health Administration.

Current Status of Bill HR 2878

Bill HR 2878 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill HR 2878 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 10, 2025.  Bill HR 2878's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held as of January 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2878

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2878

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2878

To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Transition Assistance Program and Solid Start Program to address mental health issues, and for other purposes.
To amend titles 10 and 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Transition Assistance Program and Solid Start Program to address mental health issues, and for other purposes.

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