S 4900
Daniel J. Harvey Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a five-year pilot program involving the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve the transition assistance provided to service members. The program will offer a three-hour counseling module addressing potential challenges after discharge, including mental health issues, military sexual trauma, and grief, and provide contact information for VA resources. It also requires veterans to submit their medical records to the VA, and a social worker will contact them within 90 days of discharge to schedule a follow-up appointment.
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Sherrod Brown
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