The Senate would recognize September 20, 2025 as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day, marking the anniversary of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. The resolution traces the history of discriminatory policies from the 1950s Lavender Scare through the 2025 reinstatement of the ban on transgender service members, noting that the White House estimates more than 100,000 people have been discharged for their sexual orientation or gender identity. It urges the VA and Defense Department to restore justice for those harmed by these policies and ensure access to full health care, including gender-affirming care, for transgender veterans and service members.
Congressional Summary
This resolution recognizes September 20, 2025, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day and celebrates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer servicemembers and veterans who have served in the Armed Forces.Additionally, the resolution (1) regrets the harm done to such servicemembers and veterans under policies that discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and (2) urges the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to ensure transgender veterans and servicemembers and their families have access to a full range of health care.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-09-18
- Date Added
- 2026-04-09