H.R. 3517 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Restore Honor to Service Members Act
H.R. 3517 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 26, 2019, sponsored by Mark Pocan with 110 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 26, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 110
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Restore Honor to Service Members Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to review the discharge characterization of a service member who was discharged on the basis of sexual orientation (i.e., on the basis of Don't Ask Don't Tell or a similar policy) if the service member requests such a review.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Pocan (D-WI). Co-sponsors: 110 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 26, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (Jul 16, 2019)
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