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Apology for Discrimination Against LGBT Individuals in US Public Service

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution officially acknowledges and apologizes for decades of discrimination and mistreatment of LGBT individuals who served in the military, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service. It aims to symbolically redress the harms that affected thousands of citizens' lives, careers, and finances, and emphasizes the government's commitment to equal treatment for all in the future.
Key points
Official apology from the U.S. government for discrimination against LGBT individuals in public service, including the military and civil service.
Confirmation that policies like “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” were discriminatory and caused immense harm.
Government's commitment to treat all current and future public service employees equally and fairly, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The resolution does not authorize financial claims against the United States; it is symbolic in nature.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_1329
Sponsor: Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4]
Process start date: 2024-06-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1329.

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 2024-06-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Official apology from the U.S. government for discrimination against LGBT individuals in public service, including the military and civil service.
  • Confirmation that policies like “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” were discriminatory and caused immense harm.
  • Government's commitment to treat all current and future public service employees equally and fairly, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • The resolution does not authorize financial claims against the United States; it is symbolic in nature.
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. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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