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Restoring Honor and Support for Veterans Affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

This act aims to help former service members discharged due to their sexual orientation to upgrade their discharge status to honorable. It establishes a special team to inform affected individuals about options for changing their military records and facilitate access to veteran benefits. Additionally, the act mandates the collection of historical testimonies to document the impact of past discriminatory policies.
Key points
Facilitating the upgrade of military discharge status to honorable for those discharged due to sexual orientation.
Establishing a special team to inform and support former service members in the record change process.
Ensuring access to veteran benefits from the original discharge date if the status is changed.
Collecting historical testimonies from individuals affected by discrimination to document their experiences.
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Print number: 117_S_2759
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2021-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restore Honor to Service Members Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2759.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Facilitating the upgrade of military discharge status to honorable for those discharged due to sexual orientation.
  • Establishing a special team to inform and support former service members in the record change process.
  • Ensuring access to veteran benefits from the original discharge date if the status is changed.
  • Collecting historical testimonies from individuals affected by discrimination to document their experiences.
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 Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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