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S. Res. 275 117th Congress Senate

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,…

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Official title: 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.

Introduced: June 17, 2021 Introduced by: Tim Kaine Democratic · Virginia See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4630-4632)
Jun 17, 2021
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 Latest action June 17, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4630-4632)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 17
All 17 Democratic 17
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Bennet, Michael F.
Colorado · Jul 29, 2021
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Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jul 29, 2021
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Schatz, Brian
Hawaii · Jul 29, 2021
 D
Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 17, 2021
 D
Blumenthal, Richard
Connecticut · Jun 17, 2021
 D
Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Jun 17, 2021
 D
Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Jun 17, 2021
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jun 17, 2021
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 17, 2021
 D
Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Jun 17, 2021
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Jun 17, 2021
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Rosen, Jacky
Nevada · Jun 17, 2021
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Shaheen, Jeanne
New Hampshire · Jun 17, 2021
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jun 17, 2021
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jun 17, 2021
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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Rhode Island · Jun 17, 2021
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Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jun 17, 2021
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 275: 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.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-275/
MLA
"S. Res. 275: 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.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-275/.
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S. Res. 275, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-275/.
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[S. Res. 275: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-SRES-275/)
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