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Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

USA118th CongressS-2863| Senate 
| Updated: 9/20/2023
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act This bill establishes the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services. Among other duties, the commission must (1) identify and compile information on the policing of sexual orientation and gender identify in the uniformed services from the beginning of World War II and onward, (2) gather testimonies from LGBTQ members of the Armed Forces and veterans about their experiences, (3) examine the impacts of discriminatory policies and corresponding actions on the physical and mental well-being of members of the Armed Forces, and (4) recommend appropriate remedies to address the findings of the commission. The commission must submit a report of its findings to Congress no later than one year after its first meeting.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5610
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 20, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5610
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5610: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

USA118th CongressS-2863| Senate 
| Updated: 9/20/2023
Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act This bill establishes the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services. Among other duties, the commission must (1) identify and compile information on the policing of sexual orientation and gender identify in the uniformed services from the beginning of World War II and onward, (2) gather testimonies from LGBTQ members of the Armed Forces and veterans about their experiences, (3) examine the impacts of discriminatory policies and corresponding actions on the physical and mental well-being of members of the Armed Forces, and (4) recommend appropriate remedies to address the findings of the commission. The commission must submit a report of its findings to Congress no later than one year after its first meeting.
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Timeline
Sep 20, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-5610
Introduced in House
Sep 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Sep 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 20, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-5610
    Introduced in House


  • September 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Alex Padilla (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 118-5610: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted