Streamlining the Solid Start Communications Act
HR 3386, the Streamlining the Solid Start Communications Act, amends a provision in the Department of Veterans Affairs' Solid Start program. It updates the definition of "tailored mailings" to "tailored lines of communication," explicitly including text messaging, virtual chatting, and other electronic messaging methods. This change directly affects veterans enrolled in the Solid Start program by allowing VA communications to use modern digital channels alongside traditional mail. The bill makes no other policy changes, solely expanding the approved communication methods for VA outreach.
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 14, 2025
Last action Jun 11, 2025
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Jun 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jun 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
lower
May 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
lower
May 14, 2025
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Derrick Van Orden
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