SRES 275
A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service.
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This resolution expresses the Senate’s acknowledgment and apology for the historical mistreatment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who served in the U.S. military, Foreign Service, and federal civil service. It specifically addresses decades of wrongful terminations, exclusion, and harassment stemming from discriminatory policies, including the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy and the Lavender Scare. The resolution reaffirms the government’s commitment to treating all service members and employees with equal respect and fairness, following recent policy shifts and apologies for past actions.
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Benjamin L. Cardin
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