Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

Summary

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

1. 20 September 2023

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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2. 20 September 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
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