SERVICE Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 22, 2019)
Show Esteem and Respect for Veterans by Increasing Care and Equity Act or the SERVICE Act
This bill provides eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for any mental illness through the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations. Specifically, combat veterans are eligible for such care regardless of (1) whether there is insufficient medical evidence to conclude such illness is service-connected, and (2) time limitations based on discharge or release from active military service.
What just happenedMay 22, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 22, 2019
- May 22, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - May 22, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate