WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) reintroduced the Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act, legislation establishing a commission to investigate the historic and ongoing impacts of discriminatory military policies on LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans.
"LGBTQ+ servicemembers have long been the target of dangerous and discriminatory policies-resulting in harassment, involuntary discharge, and barriers to their earned benefits," said Blumenthal. "Establishing...