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119-sres-868119th Congress

A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".

Sponsored By: Senator Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Introduced

Summary

Designates September 20, 2026 as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day. The resolution would record a history of official discrimination against LGBTQ+ service members and veterans and urge restoring and expanding access to health care, benefits, and outreach.

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  • Servicemembers and veterans: Would gain formal recognition and a call for restored, expanded access to health care, including gender-affirming care, and targeted outreach to ensure benefits eligibility.
  • Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs: Would be urged to implement policy changes to restore justice for past wrongs and expand outreach to affected communities.
  • Historical record and public awareness: Would document past policies from Executive Order 10450 and the Lavender Scare through Don't Ask, Don't Tell, noting 13,472 discharges under Don't Ask, Don't Tell and White House estimates of more than 100,000 total discharges for sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

OR • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

    VA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]

    VT • I

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 9/17/2026

  • Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]

    NM • D

    Sponsored 9/22/2026

  • Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

    CO • D

    Sponsored 9/22/2026

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