H.R.5635

Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025

Introduced·9/30/25

Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025 prohibits gender identity discrimination in VA healthcare.

The Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025 amends title 38, United States Code, to prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity in connection with the furnishing of health care under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The bill ensures that no person is discriminated against on such basis in connection with the furnishing of hospital care, medical services, or extended care services.

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Current
Subcommittee on Health Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Oct 15, 2025

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sep 30, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 30, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.