S. 3691 establishes a temporary federal commission to investigate the historical and ongoing discrimination against LGBTQ+ servicemembers and veterans in the U.S. military. The 15-member commission will document policies targeting sexual orientation and gender identity dating back to World War II, hold public hearings, collect testimony from affected individuals, and examine the physical, mental, financial, and professional impacts of this discrimination—including effects on suicides, homelessness, and access to veterans' benefits. The commission will also investigate how discriminatory policies have affected military readiness and disproportionately impacted women and racial minorities. Within one year of its first meeting, the commission must submit a final report to Congress with recommendations for remedies, which may include formal government apologies, compensation, streamlined discharge upgrades, restoration of healthcare services, and improved diversity policies. The commission will terminate 90 days after submitting its final report, and Congress must appropriate funding for its operations.
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