What does Preamble of Have You Served Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to make grants to eligible entities for the purpose of carrying out Ask the Question Campaigns, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants. The grants are intended for eligible entities to conduct 'Ask the Question Campaigns'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Have You Served Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Have You Served Act'.

What does GRANTS FOR ASK THE QUESTION CAMPAIGNS. of Have You Served Act do?

This section establishes a grant program, known as 'Ask the Question Campaigns,' to encourage human services professionals to inquire about military service among consumers. Eligible entities, including States and American Indian or Alaska Native tribes with veteran suicide prevention plans, can apply for grants. Grant funds can be used to develop or expand campaigns, provide training on asking about military service and connecting individuals with resources, and cover associated program costs. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will provide technical assistance to grant recipients, including best practices and information on veteran resources. The Secretary may award up to 25 grants of up to $200,000 each, from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Grant recipients must report on key performance indicators for the training provided. The Secretary is directed to develop a plan to implement 'Ask the Question Campaigns' within federal agencies. A total of $6,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to carry out this section.

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Have You Served Act

Last updated: 12/9/2025 · Introduced: 11/10/2025

Author: Julia Brownley (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The Have You Served Act establishes a grant program to fund 'Ask the Question Campaigns' that encourage human services professionals to inquire about veterans' military service.
Eligible entities, such as states and tribal entities with suicide prevention plans, can receive grants of up to $200,000 to develop or expand these campaigns and provide related training.
The bill authorizes $6 million annually from 2026-2030 to support the grant program and directs federal agencies to implement 'Ask the Question Campaigns'.

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