S. 2863: Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act

This bill establishes the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services. Among other duties, the commission must (1) identify and compile information on the policing of sexual orientation and gender identify in the uniformed services from the beginning of World War II and onward, (2) gather testimonies from LGBTQ members of the Armed Forces and veterans about their experiences, (3) examine the impacts of discriminatory policies and corresponding actions on the physical and mental well-being of members of the Armed Forces, and (4) recommend appropriate remedies to address the findings of the commission. The commission must submit a report of its findings to Congress no later than one year after its first meeting.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.