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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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.