Bill · S.Res. 766· Senate(119-SRES-766)

A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.

Age: 68 years

Virginia

Introduced: 6/11/2026
Last activity: 6/11/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2766-2768)
Sponsored by: Timothy Kaine
Cosponsors: - 18 - 0

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced
In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution acknowledges and condemns the discrimination and wrongful termination of LGBT individuals who served in the uniformed services, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service. The Senate offers a formal apology to the affected individuals and their families. It condemns efforts to discriminate against LGBT individuals within any Federal agency or the Armed Forces. Finally, it reaffirms the need for the Federal Government to treat all employees and veterans with equal respect and fairness.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+8
The bill is a formal apology and condemnation of systemic discrimination against the LGBT community in government service.
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?+7
The bill formally condemns discrimination against LGBT individuals and reaffirms their right to equal respect and fairness.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
It acknowledges and apologizes for the wrongful termination of LGBT veterans.