National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day

Summary#

The resolution recognizes September 20, 2025, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day. It honors LGBTQ+ people who have served in the Armed Forces and expresses regret for harms caused by discriminatory military policies. It urges the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense to address past discrimination, reach out to affected former servicemembers, and ensure access to health care, including gender-affirming care.

What it means for you#

The resolution recognizes a day of observance and urges federal agencies to take certain actions. It does not itself create a new individual benefit.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

The resolution states that LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans have served honorably and that discriminatory policies caused harm. It calls for steps to address that harm and improve access to benefits and health care.

Opponents' View#

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