Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
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.
A Democratic resolution with 18 Democratic cosponsors · See all 19 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2766-2768)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +8
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?
The bill is a formal apology and condemnation of systemic discrimination against the LGBT community in government service.
- Scored +7
Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?
The bill formally condemns discrimination against LGBT individuals and reaffirms their right to equal respect and fairness.
- Scored +5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
It acknowledges and apologizes for the wrongful termination of LGBT veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Formal Acknowledgment and Apology: Under Section 1, the Senate apologizes to LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, Federal civil service employees, and their families, which acknowledges the harm caused by past discriminatory policies.
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Condemnation of Discrimination: Section 1 condemns any efforts to discriminate against LGBT individuals or undermine their dignity within any Federal office, department, agency, or the Armed Forces.
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Commitment to Fairness: Section 1 reaffirms that the Federal Government must treat all retirees, veterans, and employees, including LGBT individuals, with equal fairness and respect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Legal Remedy: According to Section 2, this resolution does not authorize or support any legal claims against the United States, nor does it serve as a settlement for any such claims.
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? — The bill is a formal apology and condemnation of systemic discrimination against the LGBT community in government service. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — It acknowledges and apologizes for the wrongful termination of LGBT veterans. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill provides a formal apology to those who were wrongfully terminated from their careers. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides an apology to retirees and veterans who suffered from past discrimination.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people? — The bill formally condemns discrimination against LGBT individuals and reaffirms their right to equal respect and fairness. Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated? — The bill specifically addresses and condemns discrimination against transgender individuals.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The resolution acknowledges the harm done to LGBT veterans, though it provides no direct financial benefit.
- 6/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2766-2768)
- 18 Cosponsors added.
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