RRLEF Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2863

119th Congress

RRLEF Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Duckworth

Senator

Democratic

IL

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summary

This bill would establish a Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services to investigate the historical policing of sexual orientation and gender identity in the U.S. Armed Forces. The commission would gather testimony from LGBTQ service members and veterans, examine the impacts of discriminatory policies, and recommend remedies to address its findings.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would establish a Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services to investigate the historical policing of sexual orientation and gender identity in the U.S. Armed Forces. The commission would gather testimony from LGBTQ service members and veterans, examine the impacts of discriminatory policies, and recommend remedies to address its findings.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services ActThis 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes a commission to investigate historical discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in the U.S. Armed Forces
The commission must gather testimony from LGBTQ service members and veterans about their experiences
The commission must examine the impacts of discriminatory policies on the physical and mental well-being of LGBTQ service members
The commission must recommend appropriate remedies based on its findings
The commission must submit a report of its findings to Congress within one year

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly impact current and former LGBTQ members of the U.S. Armed Forces by providing them an official platform to share their stories of discrimination. The findings of the commission could lead to policy changes or compensation to address the harms caused by past discriminatory practices in the military.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Armed Forces and National Security

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2863, 119th Congress (2025). "RRLEF Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2863