SERVE Act

Legislation Details

Amends title 38 of the United States Code to extend benefits to former members of the Armed Forces discharged due to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Includes provisions for hospital care and medical services for veterans who received specific types of discharges related to sexual orientation or gender identity.
Expands eligibility for Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to include individuals discharged under the specified conditions.
Allows for interment in national cemeteries for individuals discharged based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Provides access to Post-9/11 educational assistance for affected individuals.
Expands eligibility for housing loans to include those discharged under the specified conditions.
Mandates outreach by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inform affected individuals and relevant organizations about available benefits.
Requires a report from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs within 15 months of enactment detailing the benefits provided to affected individuals, including demographic breakdowns.