This bill would enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start program, which helps service members transition from military to civilian life. The legislation expands outreach efforts by requiring the VA to prioritize contact with service members between 120 and 210 days before their separation, calling each transitioning member at least once during this window to inform them about benefits and disability compensation claims. The bill also directs the VA to work more closely with the Department of Defense to collect suicide prevention resources and crisis referral information, and to use alternative communication methods if phone calls are unsuccessful. Additionally, the legislation increases focus on outreach to transitioning women service members and ensures that all separating members, regardless of how they left the military, receive support. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines beyond the existing program structure.
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