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Expanding Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to Include LGBTQ+ Veterans

This act expands the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, gender non-conforming, intersex, or queer. This ensures that the voices of these veteran groups can be better represented in matters concerning their needs and challenges.
Key points
LGBTQ+ veterans will gain official representation on the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans.
The change aims to ensure that the needs and experiences of all veterans are considered in policy-making.
New rules for appointing committee members will apply to appointments made on or after the act's enactment date.
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Additional Information
Voices for Veterans Act 2021
Print number: S 2087
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-06-16