Provide student loan forgiveness for individuals who complete a period of national or community service.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SERVE Act?
The SERVE Act, introduced as H.R. 8421, was referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on April 20, 2026. The committee members must now decide whether to hold a vote on the bill. Most bills fail because committees do not take action, and this proposal faces that same hurdle.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SERVE Act (H.R. 8421 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 9734 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9734 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chris Pappas (D-NH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.