SERVE Act

Supporting Eating Disorders Recovery Through Vital Expansion Act or the SERVE Act

This bill provides for inpatient and outpatient treatment of eating disorders under TRICARE for dependents of members of the uniformed services. Dependents are eligible for such care regardless of (1) their age, except with respect to residential service; and (2) whether the eating disorder is their primary or secondary diagnosis.

The bill also requires the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (with respect to the Coast Guard) to identify, treat, and rehabilitate members of the armed forces who have an eating disorder.

Finally, DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs must jointly develop, publish, and disseminate clinical practice criteria and guidelines on the identification and treatment of eating disorders.

The SERVE Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 1309, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of the SERVE Act is to expand and improve national service programs in the United States.

The bill aims to increase the number of AmeriCorps positions available, as well as provide additional funding for existing national service programs. It also seeks to create new opportunities for individuals to serve their communities through programs such as AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Volunteer Generation Fund.

Additionally, the SERVE Act includes provisions to support veterans and military families by expanding access to national service programs for these populations. It also aims to increase the diversity and inclusivity of national service programs by providing support for individuals from underrepresented communities. Overall, the SERVE Act is focused on strengthening national service programs in the United States and providing more opportunities for individuals to give back to their communities. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.