Proposal:Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 2863
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

This bill establishes the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services. Among other duties, the commission must (1) identify and compile information on the policing of sexual orientation and gender identify in the uniformed services from the beginning of World War II and onward, (2) gather testimonies from LGBTQ members of the Armed Forces and veterans about their experiences, (3) examine the impacts of discriminatory policies and corresponding actions on the physical and mental well-being of members of the Armed Forces, and (4) recommend appropriate remedies to address the findings of the commission. The commission must submit a report of its findings to Congress no later than one year after its first meeting. 

Bill Title

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-09-20: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
• 2023-09-20: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.