HR 2931
116th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Veterans' medical care
SERVE Act of 2019
Introduced: May 22, 2019
Introduced by:
Pappas, Chris
Democratic
· New Hampshire
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 23, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4150)
May 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Securing the Rights our Veterans have Earned Act of 2019 or the SERVE Act of 2019
The bill expands eligibility for Department of Veterans Affairs hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to former members of the Armed Forces who were discharged from service under conditions other than honorable or with an entry-level separation by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity (including by reason of a gender dysphoria diagnosis).
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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