Jennifer McClellan (D-VA)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 1357 is a resolution to acknowledge and apologize for the discrimination and wrongful termination of LGBT individuals who served in the U.S. uniformed services, Foreign Service, and Federal civil service. It condemns past and present efforts to discriminate against these individuals or undermine their dignity. The resolution reaffirms that all government employees and veterans, including LGBT individuals, should be treated with equal respect and fairness. It also clarifies that the resolution does not authorize any legal claims or settlements against the United States.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
Provides a formal government apology and condemnation of past discrimination against LGBT individuals.
- Scored +7
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
Provides formal acknowledgment and apology for historical discrimination against LGBT government employees.
- Scored +5
Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?
Condemns discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Official Acknowledgment and Apology: Section 1(1) and 1(2) provide a formal condemnation of discrimination and an apology to affected LGBT military members, Foreign Service members, veterans, civil service employees, and their families. This recognizes the harm caused by past anti-LGBT policies.
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Commitment to Fairness: Section 1(4) reaffirms the necessity for the Federal Government to treat all employees and retirees, including LGBT individuals, with equal respect and fairness.
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Condemnation of Discrimination: Section 1(3) condemns efforts within any Federal agency, department, or the Armed Forces to discriminate against LGBT individuals.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Financial Remedy: Section 2(1) and 2(2) explicitly state that nothing in the resolution authorizes or supports any claim against the United States or serves as a settlement for any claim. This means affected individuals cannot use this resolution to seek financial compensation.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — Provides a formal government apology and condemnation of past discrimination against LGBT individuals. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Acknowledges the wrongful termination of LGBT veterans, though it provides no financial remedy.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — Provides formal acknowledgment and apology for historical discrimination against LGBT government employees. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — Condemns discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
- 6/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
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