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HRES1329FEDERALIN_COMMITTEE

House Resolution Acknowledging and Apologizing for Past Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Federal Employees and Servicemembers

Original title: HRES 1329: Bill Acknowledging Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Servicemembers

June 28, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution serves as a formal legislative apology for historical federal policies, though it explicitly states it does not create a legal basis for financial claims or settlements against the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

LGBTQ+ veterans and former federal employees

The resolution acknowledges and apologizes for the past discrimination and termination they experienced while serving in the federal government.

Current federal employees and military personnel

The resolution reaffirms the government's commitment to their equal treatment and fairness.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

H. Res. 1329 is a formal resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that acknowledges and apologizes for decades of federal policies that discriminated against, harassed, and terminated LGBTQ+ individuals serving in the military, , and federal civil service. The resolution condemns these past actions and reaffirms a commitment to equal treatment for all federal employees and veterans.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide financial compensation to those affected?

No. The resolution explicitly states that it does not authorize any claims against the United States or serve as a settlement for any claims.

What is the purpose of this resolution?

The purpose is to formally acknowledge and apologize for past federal policies that discriminated against LGBTQ+ individuals in the military, , and civil service.

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Historical Acknowledgment Trend

The resolution reflects a broader trend of federal agencies and the legislature formally apologizing for mid-20th-century discriminatory policies.

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Connected Entities

organizationuniformed services“U.S. military branches.”Map →

locationUnited States“The country in which the individuals served.”Map →

organizationFederal civil service“U.S. government agencies and departments.”Map →

organizationForeign Service“U.S. diplomatic corps.”Map →

otherlesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals“Refers to LGBTQ+ individuals who served.”Map →

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