What does Preamble of HR 5635 do?

This bill aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code The amendment would prohibit discrimination based on gender identity The prohibition applies to healthcare under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives It was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs

What does FINDINGS. of HR 5635 do?

Congress finds that transgender veterans deserve health benefits free from discrimination Treatments for gender dysphoria are medically necessary Prohibitions on sex discrimination prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity The Department of Veterans Affairs has taken steps to discriminate against transgender veterans Explicit nondiscrimination protections are needed for transgender veterans in healthcare services

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Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025 — HR. 5635

Last updated: 10/15/2025 · Introduced: 9/30/2025

Author: Timothy Kennedy (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in healthcare provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
It affirms that treatments for gender dysphoria are medically necessary and that existing sex discrimination prohibitions include gender identity.
The bill mandates explicit nondiscrimination protections for transgender veterans accessing healthcare services.

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