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Commission to Investigate and Remedy Historical LGBTQ Discrimination in Uniformed Services.

This Act establishes the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation to investigate the history of discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in the uniformed services since World War II. The Commission will gather testimonies from veterans, analyze the long-term psychological and financial impacts of past policies, and examine benefit eligibility issues. Its primary goal is to recommend specific remedies to Congress, including streamlining discharge upgrades and improving healthcare access for affected veterans.
Key points
Establishes a commission to document and investigate historical discrimination against LGBTQ servicemembers dating back to World War II.
Veterans and servicemembers can provide public or anonymous testimony regarding the impact of discriminatory policies on their lives and benefits.
The Commission will recommend specific remedies, such as streamlining military record corrections, issuing a federal apology, and improving LGBTQ-specific healthcare resources.
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Print number: 118_S_2863
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2023-09-20