Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 1594
116th Congress(2019-2020)
SERVICE Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 22, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
May 22, 2019
Latest Action
May 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1594
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/22/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
05/22/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:47:41 AM