SJR 2 Summary

• Urges the President, Congress, and Secretary of Defense to eliminate fines levied on lesbian, gay, and bisexual service members discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy

• Addresses the burden placed on discharged LGBT veterans who are forced to repay tens of thousands of dollars in education and training costs despite the government initiating their discharge

• References the December 22, 2010 repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (Public Law 111-321) and acknowledges the discriminatory 17-year policy's harmful impacts

• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to the President, Vice President, Congressional leadership, Secretary of Defense, and California's federal representatives