Ms. Randall submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
RESOLUTION
Encouraging the recognition of a “National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day”.
(1) encourages Americans to recognize a “National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day”;
(2) celebrates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (referred to in this resolution as “LGBTQ+”) servicemembers and veterans who have served in the Armed Forces;
(3) regrets the harm done to LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and earlier policies, bans on transgender servicemembers, and other policies that discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity;
(4) recognizes how “other than honorable” and “dishonorable” discharges given to LGBTQ+ servicemembers on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity—
(A) prematurely terminated the careers of LGBTQ+ servicemembers in the Armed Forces;
119th Congress
H.Res.1572
Encouraging the recognition of a "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Ms. Randall submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
RESOLUTION
Encouraging the recognition of a “National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day”.
(1) encourages Americans to recognize a “National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day”;
(2) celebrates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (referred to in this resolution as “LGBTQ+”) servicemembers and veterans who have served in the Armed Forces;
(3) regrets the harm done to LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans under the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy and earlier policies, bans on transgender servicemembers, and other policies that discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity;
(4) recognizes how “other than honorable” and “dishonorable” discharges given to LGBTQ+ servicemembers on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity—
(A) prematurely terminated the careers of LGBTQ+ servicemembers in the Armed Forces;
(B) subjected LGBTQ+ servicemembers to the trauma of investigations and criminal charges;
(C) unfairly denied LGBTQ+ servicemembers the honor associated with military service;
(D) deprived LGBTQ+ servicemembers of benefits those servicemembers have earned and deserve as veterans; and
(E) continue to cause LGBTQ+ servicemembers dignitary harm;
(5) urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense—
(A) to implement policy changes that restore justice and right wrongs caused by past and present government-sponsored discrimination, including by ending the transgender military ban; and
(B) to conduct further outreach to LGBTQ+ servicemember and veteran communities to ensure that those discharged based on their sexual orientation and gender identity can receive their benefits; and
(6) urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to restore and expand access to the full range of health care needed by transgender veterans and servicemembers and their families, including gender-affirming care, and ensure that such care is delivered in a non-discriminatory and culturally competent manner.
(B) subjected LGBTQ+ servicemembers to the trauma of investigations and criminal charges;
(C) unfairly denied LGBTQ+ servicemembers the honor associated with military service;
(D) deprived LGBTQ+ servicemembers of benefits those servicemembers have earned and deserve as veterans; and
(E) continue to cause LGBTQ+ servicemembers dignitary harm;
(5) urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense—
(A) to implement policy changes that restore justice and right wrongs caused by past and present government-sponsored discrimination, including by ending the transgender military ban; and
(B) to conduct further outreach to LGBTQ+ servicemember and veteran communities to ensure that those discharged based on their sexual orientation and gender identity can receive their benefits; and
(6) urges the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to restore and expand access to the full range of health care needed by transgender veterans and servicemembers and their families, including gender-affirming care, and ensure that such care is delivered in a non-discriminatory and culturally competent manner.
