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H.Res. 1572 · 119th Congress

Encouraging the recognition of a "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".

IntroducedArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedSep 21, 2026
Passed HouseNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Sep 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Sep 21, 2026Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
  2. Sep 21, 2026Referred to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
  3. Sep 21, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  4. Sep 21, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Ed Case D-HI-1
  • Rosa L. DeLauro D-CT-3
  • Veronica Escobar D-TX-16
  • Valerie P. Foushee D-NC-4
  • Sylvia R. Garcia D-TX-29
  • Raja Krishnamoorthi D-IL-8
  • Ted Lieu D-CA-36
  • Mark Pocan D-WI-2
  • Mike Quigley D-IL-5
  • Lateefah Simon D-CA-12
  • Melanie A. Stansbury D-NM-1
  • Mark Takano D-CA-39
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  • Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ-12
  • Frederica S. Wilson D-FL-24