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SRES 408 · A resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)

Introduced
Sep 18, 2025
Latest action
Sep 18, 2025
Sponsor
Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Cosponsors
18

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.

Recent actions

  1. Sep 18, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)
  2. Sep 18, 2025 Introduced in Senate

Votes

No recorded votes are available for this bill.

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