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S.Res. 408

Referred to Committee

A resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".

Introduced 9/18/2025•119th Congress•Senate

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)

9/18/2025 • Senate

Summary

This resolution recognizes September 20, 2025, as National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day and celebrates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer servicemembers and veterans who have served in the Armed Forces.

Additionally, the resolution (1) regrets the harm done to such servicemembers and veterans under policies that discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and (2) urges the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to ensure transgender veterans and servicemembers and their families have access to a full range of health care.

Introduced in Senate • 9/18/2025

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (19)

Party Breakdown

18
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1
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]

Democrat • OR

Sponsored 9/18/2025

Cosponsors (18)

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Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]

D-WI

Joined 9/18/2025

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Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

D-CO

Joined 9/18/2025

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Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

D-IL

Joined 9/18/2025

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Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

D-PA

Joined 9/18/2025

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Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

D-HI

Joined 9/18/2025

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

September 18, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)

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Introduced in Senate9/18/2025

Details

Bill TypeSRES
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors18