What does Preamble of SERVE Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to extend certain benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to former members of the Armed Forces. The eligibility for these benefits would be based on discharge due to sexual orientation or gender identity.

What does SHORT TITLE. of SERVE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned Act or the SERVE Act.

What does EXTENSION TO FORMER MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES, DISCHARGED ON of SERVE Act do?

This section amends various provisions of Title 38 of the United States Code to extend certain benefits furnished by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to former members of the Armed Forces. Specifically, it extends eligibility for hospital care, readjustment counseling, interment in national cemeteries, post-9/11 educational assistance, and housing loans to former members who received an entry-level separation, honorable discharge, or discharge under conditions other than honorable due to sexual orientation or gender identity, including a diagnosis of gender dysphoria. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs is directed to conduct outreach to inform these individuals and relevant organizations about the available benefits. The Secretary must also submit a report to the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs within 15 months of the Act’s enactment detailing the benefits provided and the number of individuals who received them, disaggregated by demographic categories.

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SERVE Act

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Chris Pappas (D-NH)

TL;DR (AI)

The SERVE Act expands eligibility for Veterans Affairs benefits, such as hospital care and educational assistance, to former service members discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity.
This bill mandates the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to proactively inform eligible former service members and related organizations about available benefits.
The Act requires a report to Congress detailing the benefits provided under this legislation and the number of individuals who received them, categorized by demographics.

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