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.

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Summary of Bill HR 5300

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 5300

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5300

Bill HR 5300 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2021. Bill HR 5300 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2021.  Bill HR 5300's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. as of September 30, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5300

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
206
Democrat Cosponsors
206
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5300

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVeterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5300

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.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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5300

R
Mark Pocan
Wisconsin(Democrat)
R
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New Jersey(Democrat)
R
Peter Welch
Vermont(Democrat)
R
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Florida(Democrat)

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