A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 17, 2021)
This resolution acknowledges and condemns the discrimination against, wrongful termination of, and exclusion from the federal civil service, the Foreign Service, and the Armed Forces of the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who were affected by the anti-LGBT policies of the federal government.
The resolution expresses that the Senate, on behalf of the United States, apologizes to the affected LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and their families.
Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to treat all military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and retirees, including LGBT individuals, with equal respect and fairness.
What just happenedJun 17, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4630-4632)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 17, 2021
- Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4630-4632)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jun 17, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate