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

House Bill

H.R. 2878

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Apr 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ruben Gallego

Senator

Democratic

AZ

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

Named after two veterans who died by suicide, this bill requires the VA and Defense Department to provide enhanced mental health information during military transition and the first year after service, aiming to reduce veteran suicides.

Latest Action

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.

SponsorRuben Gallego (D-AZ)

Introduced4/10/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs,

ChamberHouse

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

Named after two veterans who died by suicide, this bill requires the VA and Defense Department to provide enhanced mental health information during military transition and the first year after service, aiming to reduce veteran suicides.

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Named after two veterans who died by suicide, this bill requires the VA and Defense Department to provide enhanced mental health information during military transition and the first year after service, aiming to reduce veteran suicides.

Bill Number: 2878
Sponsor: Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
Introduced: 4/10/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security

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Fact Sheet

Title: Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Bill Number: 2878
Sponsor: Ruben Gallego (D-AZ)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs,
Introduced: 4/10/2025
Summary: Named after two veterans who died by suicide, this bill requires the VA and Defense Department to provide enhanced mental health information during military transition and the first year after service, aiming to reduce veteran suicides.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

Named after two veterans who died by suicide, this bill requires the VA and Defense Department to provide enhanced mental health information during military transition and the first year after service, aiming to reduce veteran suicides.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Expands mental health education in military transition programs
Enhances the Solid Start program for newly separated veterans
Requires information about suicide risk during military-to-civilian transition
Helps veterans enroll in VA healthcare and access counseling

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Service members leaving the military and recent veterans would receive more mental health support during the high-risk transition period. This could help identify struggling veterans earlier and connect them with care before a crisis.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2878, 119th Congress (2025). "Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2878