Search Results: keywords:"lgbtq advocacy"

  • H. R. 7674 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish the Advisory Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Veterans.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,028

    H.R. 7674 proposes to amend Title 38 of the United States Code to create an Advisory Committee focused on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Veterans. This committee would be established within the Department of Veterans Affairs and would include members from the public,...

    Simple Explanation

    In this bill, Congress wants to set up a special group to help make sure that veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer get the right benefits and services they need by giving advice and making suggestions to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • S. RES. 666 — Congratulating the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus association on the 20-year anniversary of the association.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:475

    Senate Resolution 666 from the 118th Congress recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus association (GLASS Caucus association). The resolution acknowledges the association's efforts in promoting the welfare and dignity of LGBTQ Senate...

    Simple Explanation

    This special message from the grown-ups in charge says "Happy Birthday" to a group called the GLASS Caucus for working hard for 20 years to make sure everyone who works in the Senate is treated nicely and fairly, no matter who they love.