CA SJR6

Urges the President and Congress to create effective policies upgrading "less than honorable" discharges issued under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) and predecessor policies dating back to the 1940s and 1980s.

Acknowledges that over 14,000 servicemembers were discharged under DADT (1993-2010) and thousands more under earlier policies due to sexual orientation, resulting in loss of veterans' benefits and employment opportunities.

Identifies barriers preventing veterans from accessing discharge upgrades, including lack of awareness of the process, emotional trauma from reengaging with the military, legal complexity, and resistance from review boards.

Notes that the Department of Defense's 2023 proactive review initiative addresses only DADT-era discharges and excludes veterans discharged under earlier policies or those with additional aggravating factors on their records.

Calls for a streamlined, simplified, and immediate federal process to upgrade discharges and restore benefits for all affected veterans regardless of discharge era.