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A resolution recognizing September 20, 2024, as "National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day".

USA118th CongressSRES-824| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2024
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (15)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution recognizes September 20, 2024, as National LGBTQ+ 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.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6147-6148)
  • September 18, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6147-6148)

Armed Forces and National Security

A resolution recognizing September 20, 2024, as "National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day".

USA118th CongressSRES-824| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2024
This resolution recognizes September 20, 2024, as National LGBTQ+ 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.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6147-6148)
  • September 18, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 18, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6147-6148)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (15)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted