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SERVE Act

USA119th CongressHR-8421| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (31)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to provide critical veterans' benefits to former members of the Armed Forces who were discharged because of their sexual orientation or gender identity , including those with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. It ensures that these individuals, regardless of their discharge conditions (entry-level, honorable, or other than honorable), can access a range of services previously unavailable to them. Specifically, the legislation amends title 38 of the U.S. Code to extend eligibility for several key benefits. These include hospital care and medical services Vet Center readjustment counseling and mental health services interment in national cemeteries Post-9/11 educational assistance and housing loans . By doing so, the bill seeks to rectify past injustices and ensure equitable access to earned benefits. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs conduct outreach efforts to inform eligible individuals and relevant organizations about these newly available benefits. It also requires a report within 15 months of enactment, detailing the number of individuals who received benefits and disaggregating this data by demographic categories, to assess the impact and reach of the new provisions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8105
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2931
SERVE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2767
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5791
SERVE Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5170
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2587
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1309
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9734
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4244
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3634
SERVE Act of 2017
Apr 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1530
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8105
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2931
    SERVE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2767
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5791
    SERVE Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5170
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2587
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1309
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9734
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4244
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3634
    SERVE Act of 2017


  • April 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1530
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

SERVE Act

USA119th CongressHR-8421| House 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This bill aims to provide critical veterans' benefits to former members of the Armed Forces who were discharged because of their sexual orientation or gender identity , including those with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. It ensures that these individuals, regardless of their discharge conditions (entry-level, honorable, or other than honorable), can access a range of services previously unavailable to them. Specifically, the legislation amends title 38 of the U.S. Code to extend eligibility for several key benefits. These include hospital care and medical services Vet Center readjustment counseling and mental health services interment in national cemeteries Post-9/11 educational assistance and housing loans . By doing so, the bill seeks to rectify past injustices and ensure equitable access to earned benefits. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs conduct outreach efforts to inform eligible individuals and relevant organizations about these newly available benefits. It also requires a report within 15 months of enactment, detailing the number of individuals who received benefits and disaggregating this data by demographic categories, to assess the impact and reach of the new provisions.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8105
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2931
SERVE Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2767
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5791
SERVE Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5170
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-2587
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1309
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9734
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4244
SERVE Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-3634
SERVE Act of 2017
Apr 30, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1530
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8105
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2931
    SERVE Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2767
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5791
    SERVE Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5170
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-2587
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1309
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9734
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4244
    SERVE Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-3634
    SERVE Act of 2017


  • April 30, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1530
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Chris Pappas

Chris Pappas

Democratic Representative

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (31)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted