SRES 408
A resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Summary
This resolution recognizes September 20, 2025, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day and celebrates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer servicemembers and veterans who have served in the Armed Forces. Additionally, the resolution (1) regrets the harm done to such servicemembers and veterans under policies that discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and (2) urges the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to ensure transgender veterans and servicemembers and their families have access to a full range of health care.
Bill status
- Status
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
- Cosponsors
- 18
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Introduced
- 2025-09-18
- Latest action
- 2025-09-18: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)
Committee referrals
Recent actions
- 2025-09-18: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)
- 2025-09-18: Introduced in Senate