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As Veterans Day Approaches Sen. Schatz & Reps. Pocan, Rangel Urge Congress to Pass Restore Honor to Service Members Act

Statement

Date: Nov. 5, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Veterans Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai"i), Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) and Members of the LGBT Equality Caucus urged the passage of the Restore Honor to Service Members Act at a press conference on Capitol Hill. The legislation would help service members discharged solely due to their sexual orientation correct their military records to reflect their honorable service and reinstate the benefits they earned.

"As we approach Veterans Day, it's important to remember the sacrifices our veterans have made for our country," said Rep. Pocan, co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus. "This includes the selfless service of more than 100,000 veterans who were discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation. Our legislation ensures that gay veterans who served our country no longer live with tarnished records that prohibit them from receiving the recognition, benefits and honors they deserve."


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