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Fit to Serve Act

USA119th CongressS-2006| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (17)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Fit to Serve Act" amends title 10, United States Code, to establish a comprehensive prohibition against discrimination based on gender identity within the Armed Forces. This legislation aims to ensure that all service members are treated equally, regardless of their gender identity, and defines gender identity broadly to include appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Secretary concerned from discriminating in various aspects of military service, including prescribing qualifications, involuntarily separating members, or denying medically necessary health care coverage. It also prevents requiring individuals to serve in the sex assigned at birth and prohibits denying accession, reenlistment, or continuation of service based on gender identity, including a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
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Timeline
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3569
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3569
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3569: Fit to Serve Act

Fit to Serve Act

USA119th CongressS-2006| Senate 
| Updated: 6/10/2025
The "Fit to Serve Act" amends title 10, United States Code, to establish a comprehensive prohibition against discrimination based on gender identity within the Armed Forces. This legislation aims to ensure that all service members are treated equally, regardless of their gender identity, and defines gender identity broadly to include appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Secretary concerned from discriminating in various aspects of military service, including prescribing qualifications, involuntarily separating members, or denying medically necessary health care coverage. It also prevents requiring individuals to serve in the sex assigned at birth and prohibits denying accession, reenlistment, or continuation of service based on gender identity, including a diagnosis or potential diagnosis of gender dysphoria.
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Timeline
May 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3569
Introduced in House
Jun 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3569
    Introduced in House


  • June 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (17)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3569: Fit to Serve Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted