HR5635Referred to Committee

Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-30
Introduced
27
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Timothy M. Kennedy
Timothy M. Kennedy
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 97.7% (606 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (27)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2025-10-15

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely expand or improve healthcare benefits and services available to veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. The specific changes would address gaps or inequalities in how different groups of veterans receive medical care, mental health services, or other health-related benefits. Veterans and their families would be the primary beneficiaries of any expanded or more equitable healthcare access this legislation provides.

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HealthcareDefenseVeteransLGBTQ+

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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security
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