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Chris Pappas (D-NH)

SERVE Act

H.R. 8421 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 43 Democratic cosponsors · See all 43 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The SERVE Act aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It seeks to extend specific benefits provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to former members of the Armed Forces who were discharged based on sexual orientation or gender identity. These benefits include hospital care, medical services, mental health services, and interment in national cemeteries. Additionally, the bill extends eligibility for Post-9/11 educational assistance and housing loans. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is also required to conduct outreach regarding these benefits and submit a report to Congress.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Scored +10

    Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?

    The bill provides essential VA benefits to those previously excluded due to their sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Scored +9

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill grants expanded healthcare, educational, and housing benefits to veterans discharged for sexual orientation or gender identity.

  • Scored +9

    Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?

    The bill expands access to VA benefits including medical care, education, and housing for those discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.