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Automatic Honorable Discharge Restoration for Veterans Based on Sexual Orientation

This law mandates the Department of Defense to automatically upgrade the discharge status to honorable for all former service members discharged solely due to sexual orientation. This change aims to correct military records without requiring the affected individuals to file an application. Furthermore, a dedicated outreach unit will be established to actively inform affected veterans about their rights and the process for record review.
Key points
Mandatory, proactive upgrade of all discharges based solely on sexual orientation to honorable status, eliminating the need for veterans to apply.
Establishment of a DoD Outreach Unit tasked with actively identifying and informing affected veterans about their right to request a review.
Removal of the time limit for filing requests to correct military records specifically related to discharges based on sexual orientation.
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Additional Information
Recover Pride in Service Act
Print number: HR 7411
Sponsor: Rep. Chavez-DeRemer, Lori [R-OR-5]
Process start date: 2024-02-20