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 and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Summary
H.Res. 1357 formally acknowledges and apologizes for historic mistreatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people who served in the U.S. armed forces, the Foreign Service, and the federal civil workforce. It urges continued pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT service members and civil servants. The resolution is an expression of congressional regret and commitment, not a law with new requirements.
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