To direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a tiger team to perform outreach regarding the process by which a member of the Armed Forces, discharged on the basis of sexual orientation, may apply for review of the characterization of such discharge.

1/2/2024, 1:45 PM

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct outreach to build awareness among former members of the Armed Forces of the process established for the review of discharge characterizations related to sexual orientation (i.e., on the basis of Don't Ask, Don't Tell or a similar policy). DOD must also provide for specified relief for former members of the Armed Forces who were impacted by the discharge characterizations and ensure that DOD oral historians review related facts and receive testimony from affected individuals.

Bill 117 hr 5300, also known as the "Tiger Team Outreach Act," aims to address the issue of members of the Armed Forces who have been discharged due to their sexual orientation. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a specialized team, known as a "tiger team," to conduct outreach and provide information to these individuals on how they can apply for a review of the characterization of their discharge.

The purpose of this tiger team is to ensure that individuals who have been discharged from the military based on their sexual orientation are aware of their rights and options for seeking a review of their discharge. By providing outreach and information, the team aims to assist these individuals in navigating the process and potentially correcting any unjust or discriminatory discharges.

Overall, the Tiger Team Outreach Act seeks to support members of the Armed Forces who have been affected by discriminatory discharge policies based on sexual orientation. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring fairness and justice for all individuals who have served in the military, regardless of their sexual orientation.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5300

Introduced on
2021-09-20

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/20/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct outreach to build awareness among former members of the Armed Forces of the process established for the review of discharge characterizations related to sexual orientation (i.e., on the basis of Don't Ask, Don't Tell or a similar policy). DOD must also provide for specified relief for former members of the Armed Forces who were impacted by the discharge characterizations and ensure that DOD oral historians review related facts and receive testimony from affected individuals.

Bill 117 hr 5300, also known as the "Tiger Team Outreach Act," aims to address the issue of members of the Armed Forces who have been discharged due to their sexual orientation. The bill directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a specialized team, known as a "tiger team," to conduct outreach and provide information to these individuals on how they can apply for a review of the characterization of their discharge.

The purpose of this tiger team is to ensure that individuals who have been discharged from the military based on their sexual orientation are aware of their rights and options for seeking a review of their discharge. By providing outreach and information, the team aims to assist these individuals in navigating the process and potentially correcting any unjust or discriminatory discharges.

Overall, the Tiger Team Outreach Act seeks to support members of the Armed Forces who have been affected by discriminatory discharge policies based on sexual orientation. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring fairness and justice for all individuals who have served in the military, regardless of their sexual orientation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Secretary of Defense to establish a tiger team to perform outreach regarding the process by which a member of the Armed Forces, discharged on the basis of sexual orientation, may apply for review of the characterization of such discharge.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact
Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
Government studies and investigations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/7/2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to conduct outreach to build awareness among former members of the Armed Forces of the process established for the review of discharge characterizations related to sexual orientation (i.e., on th...


Latest Action9/30/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.