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Outreach for Veterans on Military Discharge Review Process

This bill creates a special team to contact former service members discharged due to sexual orientation. The goal is to inform them about the process to apply for a review and potential change of their discharge status, which can affect access to veterans benefits.
Key points
A special team will be created to contact veterans.
The team will inform them about the process to review and change their military discharge status.
Changing the discharge status can improve access to veterans benefits.
Historical reviews of past discharges and collection of veterans' stories will be conducted.
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Print number: 117_HR_5300
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2021-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a tiger team to perform outreach regarding the process by which a member of the Armed Forces, discharged on the basis of sexual orientation, may apply for review of the characterization of such discharge.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5300.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A special team will be created to contact veterans.
  • The team will inform them about the process to review and change their military discharge status.
  • Changing the discharge status can improve access to veterans benefits.
  • Historical reviews of past discharges and collection of veterans' stories will be conducted.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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