Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Securing Electronic Records for Veterans’ Ease Act of 2017” or the “SERVE Act of 2017”.
Securing Electronic Records for Veterans’ Ease Act of 2017
AN ACT
To amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that individuals may access documentation verifying the monthly housing stipend paid to the individual under the Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sec. 2 Provision of monthly housing stipend information under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Section 3313 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
“(j) Provision of housing stipend payment information—The Secretary shall furnish to individuals receiving educational assistance under this chapter documentation that verifies the amount of the monthly housing stipend the individual receives under this section. The Secretary shall make such documentation available to the individual using an internet website in the same manner the Secretary provides documentation verifying compensation and other benefits furnished by the Secretary to individuals.”