S. 1198 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Solid Start Act of 2022
S. 1198 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Apr 15, 2021, sponsored by Margaret Wood Hassan with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 15, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-205
What it does
Solid Start Act of 2022 This act permanently authorizes and expands the Solid Start program, which is an outreach program for veterans in their first year of separation from the military. Specifically, the act requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to coordinate with the Department of Defense to collect updated contact information during transition classes or separation counseling for members of the Armed Forces who…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 15, 2021
- Passed the SenateSep 19, 2022
- Passed the HouseSep 29, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentOct 17, 2022
- Became lawOct 17, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-205. (Oct 17, 2022)
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- H.R. 5293: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2021
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