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Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5635| House 
| Updated: 10/15/2025
Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (27)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to prevent discrimination based on gender identity within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. It explicitly prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from discriminating on this basis or denying medically necessary treatment for gender dysphoria prescribed by a healthcare provider. The legislation mandates that the VA ensure no person faces discrimination in connection with hospital care, medical services, or extended care services due to their gender identity. To ensure compliance and transparency, the Secretary is required to provide quarterly briefings to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of both the House and Senate regarding the healthcare furnished to transgender veterans.
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Timeline
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 15, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 15, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5635| House 
| Updated: 10/15/2025
This bill aims to prevent discrimination based on gender identity within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system. It explicitly prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from discriminating on this basis or denying medically necessary treatment for gender dysphoria prescribed by a healthcare provider. The legislation mandates that the VA ensure no person faces discrimination in connection with hospital care, medical services, or extended care services due to their gender identity. To ensure compliance and transparency, the Secretary is required to provide quarterly briefings to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of both the House and Senate regarding the healthcare furnished to transgender veterans.
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Timeline
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 15, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • October 15, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (27)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)James R. Walkinshaw (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Morgan McGarvey (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted