A resolution 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.

This Senate resolution states that the Senate acknowledges and condemns past discrimination by the Federal Government against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people who served in the military, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service. On behalf of the United States, it apologizes to those affected individuals and their families. It also condemns any current efforts in the Armed Forces or federal agencies to discriminate against LGBT individuals and reaffirms a commitment to treat all service members, veterans, and federal employees equally. The resolution states that it does not authorize, support, or settle any legal claim against the United States.

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Sponsors

• Tim Kaine Democrat sponsor
• 19 cosponsors