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S. RES. 740 — 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.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:434
The Senate Resolution 740 is a formal acknowledgment and apology from the United States Senate for past discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who served in the military, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service. It recognizes the wrongful...
Simple Explanation
The Senate made a formal "I'm sorry" to everyone who was treated unfairly because they were gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender while working for the U.S. military or government. They promised to treat everyone equally from now on, but the apology can't be used to sue the government.
S. RES. 824 — Recognizing September 20, 2024, as National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:501
S. RES. 824 recognizes September 20, 2024, as "National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day" to honor the contributions of LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans in the U.S. Armed Forces. It highlights the past discrimination against them, including policies like "Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell," and...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about saying thank you to LGBTQ+ people who have served in the armed forces by creating a special day, on September 20, 2024, called National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day. It also wants to make sure they are treated fairly and get all the help and care they need, like everyone else.

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