Bills · HR 5635
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5635Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION OCT 15
READING
3MIN
COSPONSORS
28
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about discrimination against transgender veterans within the VA healthcare system. If it becomes law, it would formally prohibit the VA from denying care or discriminating against veterans based on gender identity, including ensuring access to treatments for gender dysphoria when deemed medically necessary. This could lead to more equitable healthcare access and treatment for transgender veterans who have served the country.
Without this bill, decisions about healthcare access and potential discrimination for transgender veterans might continue to be subject to policy changes or interpretations that could restrict care. The bill aims to establish a clear legal protection, ensuring that such veterans receive the care they are entitled to, free from bias, and providing more accountability through congressional oversight.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from discriminating against a person based on their gender identity when providing healthcare services.
This ensures that transgender veterans receive equal treatment and access to all VA healthcare services, preventing discrimination.
PROVISION 02
Requires the VA to provide medically necessary treatments for gender dysphoria when prescribed by a healthcare provider.
This guarantees that specific healthcare needs related to gender dysphoria are met, ensuring access to essential medical care for transgender veterans.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs provide quarterly briefings to Congress on the healthcare furnished to transgender veterans.
This provision creates transparency and accountability, allowing Congress to oversee the VA's compliance with these new nondiscrimination requirements.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 28
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
2
BILLS LED
32
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 28 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSOCT 15
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
SEP 30
Introduced in House
SEP 30
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5635
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionOct 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
House BillHR 5635Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 15, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
28
COMPLEXITY
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