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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Summary of Bill HRES 544

Bill 117 H.Res. 544 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that acknowledges and apologizes for the mistreatment and discrimination faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service. The resolution recognizes the historical injustices and hardships that LGBTQ individuals have endured while serving their country.

The resolution highlights the discriminatory policies and practices that have targeted LGBTQ individuals in these sectors, including the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy and the ban on transgender individuals serving openly. It acknowledges the harm caused by these policies and the impact they have had on the lives and careers of LGBTQ service members.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses regret for the discrimination and mistreatment faced by LGBTQ individuals in the Armed Forces, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service, and calls for a commitment to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities for all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 544 aims to bring awareness to the injustices faced by LGBTQ individuals in these sectors and to promote inclusivity and equality for all who serve their country.

Congressional Summary of HRES 544

This resolution acknowledges and condemns the discrimination against, wrongful termination of, and exclusion from the federal civil service, the Foreign Service, and the Armed Forces of the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who were affected by the anti-LGBT policies of the federal government.

The resolution expresses that the House of Representatives, on behalf of the United States, apologizes to the affected LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and their families.

Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to treat all military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and retirees, including LGBT individuals, with equal respect and fairness.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 544

Bill HRES 544 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2021. Bill HRES 544 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 21, 2021. Bill HRES 544's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation. as of August 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 544

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 544

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Department of State

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Employment discrimination and employee rights

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Military personnel and dependents

- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

- Veterans' organizations and recognition

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 544

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.