Senate Bill 1820
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to provide for the retention and service of transgender members of the Armed Forces.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 14, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1820
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill prohibits the involuntary separation of a member of the Armed Forces, or denial of reenlistment or continuation in the Armed Forces, solely on the basis of the member's gender identity.
September 14, 2017
09/14/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
09/14/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:34 PM