FL H1459

Urges Congress to adopt and the President to sign H.R. 1283, the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009, or similar legislation that repeals the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy

Establishes a policy of nondiscrimination based on sexual orientation with respect to service in the United States military

Cites that more than 13,000 servicemembers have been discharged under "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," including 323 language specialists critical to intelligence gathering

Notes that taxpayers have spent between $250 million and $1.2 billion investigating, eliminating, and replacing qualified servicemembers dismissed due to sexual orientation

Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation