Fit to Serve Act

House Bill

H.R. 3569

119th Congress

Fit to Serve Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 25, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ruben Gallego

Senator

Democratic

AZ

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

The Fit to Serve Act would prohibit the U.S. military from discriminating against people based on their gender identity. This means the military could not refuse to allow someone to serve, deny them healthcare, or treat them differently just because they identify as a gender different from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 46 - 0.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Fit to Serve Act would prohibit the U.S. military from discriminating against people based on their gender identity. This means the military could not refuse to allow someone to serve, deny them healthcare, or treat them differently just because they identify as a gender different from the sex they were assigned at birth.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Starr–Camargo Bridge Expansion ActThis bill authorizes the Starr-Camargo Bridge Company to expand the Starr-Camargo international toll bridge near Rio Grande City, Texas, including expanding and adding adjacent spans to the existing bridge.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Bans the military from discriminating against service members based on gender identity or a diagnosis of gender dysphoria
Prohibits the military from denying accession, reenlistment, or continuation of service based on gender identity
Requires the military to provide medically necessary healthcare coverage to all service members regardless of gender identity

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would protect the rights of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals to serve openly in the U.S. military without fear of discrimination or being forced out. It would ensure they have access to the same healthcare and career opportunities as cisgender service members.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Related Subjects

Latin America

Mexico

Public contracts and procurement

Roads and highways

Texas

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3569, 119th Congress (2025). "Fit to Serve Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3569