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Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

USA119th CongressS-3691| Senate 
| Updated: 1/27/2026
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes the establishment of the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services , tasked with a comprehensive examination of historical policies regarding sexual orientation and gender identity within the uniformed services since World War II. The Commission will identify and compile documentation on these policies, focusing on their effects on eligibility for and access to benefits for servicemembers discharged due to their LGBTQ+ identity. It is also mandated to hold public hearings and gather testimonies from affected servicemembers and veterans to understand their experiences. The Commission's duties extend to analyzing the impacts of discriminatory policies on the physical and mental well-being of servicemembers, including contributions to suicidality and homelessness among LGBTQ+ veterans. It will also investigate disparate impacts on minority groups, individuals targeted due to perceived identities, and dependents of servicemembers, as well as the denial of medically necessary healthcare, such as gender dysphoria treatments. Furthermore, the Commission will quantify the effects of these policies on force readiness and collect data on separation codes and their impact on employment and benefits. Finally, the Commission is charged with recommending appropriate remedies, including federal apologies, compensation for lost opportunities, restoration of gender-affirming services, streamlined discharge upgrades, and improved healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients, before submitting a comprehensive report to Congress within one year of its first meeting.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2863
Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
Jan 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7238
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2863
    Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act


  • January 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7238
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7238: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

USA119th CongressS-3691| Senate 
| Updated: 1/27/2026
This bill proposes the establishment of the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services , tasked with a comprehensive examination of historical policies regarding sexual orientation and gender identity within the uniformed services since World War II. The Commission will identify and compile documentation on these policies, focusing on their effects on eligibility for and access to benefits for servicemembers discharged due to their LGBTQ+ identity. It is also mandated to hold public hearings and gather testimonies from affected servicemembers and veterans to understand their experiences. The Commission's duties extend to analyzing the impacts of discriminatory policies on the physical and mental well-being of servicemembers, including contributions to suicidality and homelessness among LGBTQ+ veterans. It will also investigate disparate impacts on minority groups, individuals targeted due to perceived identities, and dependents of servicemembers, as well as the denial of medically necessary healthcare, such as gender dysphoria treatments. Furthermore, the Commission will quantify the effects of these policies on force readiness and collect data on separation codes and their impact on employment and benefits. Finally, the Commission is charged with recommending appropriate remedies, including federal apologies, compensation for lost opportunities, restoration of gender-affirming services, streamlined discharge upgrades, and improved healthcare for LGBTQ+ patients, before submitting a comprehensive report to Congress within one year of its first meeting.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2863
Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
Jan 23, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7238
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2863
    Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act


  • January 23, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7238
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7238: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted