S.Res. 408 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Agreed to in Senate
Sponsor Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] Introduced September 18, 2025 Cosponsors 18 (17 D, 1 I) Latest action September 18, 2025

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

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

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