This Senate Resolution acknowledges and apologizes for the systemic mistreatment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service. For decades, the Federal Government implemented policies that led to the termination and exclusion of hundreds of thousands of LGBT individuals, causing significant professional, financial, social, and medical harm. These discriminatory practices included the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and Executive Order 10450, which defined "perversion" as a security threat, leading to widespread purges. The resolution condemns these historical anti-LGBT policies and notes that despite some progress, recent executive orders in 2025 rescinded protections and implemented a ban on transgender individuals serving in the military. The Senate expresses a formal apology to affected LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, Federal civil service employees, and their families. It also condemns any current efforts within federal entities to discriminate against LGBT individuals or undermine their dignity. Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the fundamental necessity for the Federal Government to honor its commitment 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 . Importantly, the resolution includes a disclaimer clarifying that it does not authorize or support any claims against the United States, nor does it serve as a settlement of any such claims.