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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 18, 2025
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S.Res. 408In CommitteeArmed Forces and National Security

A resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".

Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff (D-OR)18 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 18, 2025
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In plain English

This resolution designates September 20, 2025, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day to recognize the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer members of the Armed Forces. It expresses regret for harm caused to LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans under discriminatory policies based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to ensure transgender veterans, servicemembers, and their families have access to the full range of health care services.

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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2025-09-18, but the bill text was revised on 2025-09-18T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.

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Sep 18
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)
Sep 18
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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Sep 18
SENATEReferred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)
Sep 18
Introduced in Senate

All 18 cosponsors

17 Democrats · 0 Republicans · 1 Independent
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Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]VT
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