Rhode Island House Republicans
  • Home
  • Reports
    • Minority Report >
      • 2022 Minority Report
      • 2020/2021 Minority Report
      • 2019 Minority Report
    • Gaming Contract >
      • Gaming Study Report
    • State of the State >
      • 2020 State of the State
      • 2022 State of the State
  • Representatives
    • Michael W. Chippendale
    • David J. Place
    • Sherry Roberts
    • George A. Nardone
    • Robert Quattrocchi
    • Brian C. Newberry
    • Brian J. Rea
  • Legislation
    • House Seating Chart
    • Commissions/Task Forces
    • Legislative Committee Membership
    • Legislative Dates and Deadlines
  • News & Media
  • Contact Us
    • Representatives
    • Media Contact
    • Caucus Staff
    • Interns

2018 News Archives for the Rhode Island House of
Representatives Republican Caucus ​

Rep. Nardolillo Demands Justice for LGBTQ Veterans Supports bill to reinstate benefits for those discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell”

2/6/2018

Comments

 
Printer Friendly View
Providence, RI - State Representative Robert Nardolillo III (R District 28 – Coventry) will be cosponsoring a bill to right a terrible wrong committed against certain veterans in Rhode Island.
Picture
​Prior to the repeal of the U.S. military’s policy of “don’t ask, don’t tell” people serving in the armed forces who did not identify as heterosexual received a dishonorable discharged. In addition losing their military career, these people were denied any veterans benefits at the federal, state, and local level. House bill 7204 would partially change that by allowing veterans who were dishonorably discharged solely because of their sexual orientation to collect state and municipal veterans benefits.

“Over 13,000 troops were dishonorably discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” including some who reside right here in Rhode Island. These men and women served this country honorably and as far as I’m concerned they deserve the same respect and benefits we offer to any other veteran,” said Rep.
Nardolillo.

In 2016, fewer than 1000 veterans nationwide discharged under “don’t ask, don’t tell” had sought to correct their status.

Contact Information
Ian O'Connor, House Minority Office
State House Room 106
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 222-2259

Comments
    Picture

    News 


    2018 Archives

    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018

    PREVIOUS YEARS

    2018
    ​
    2017
    Previous Years

    Categories

    All
    911 Funding
    Anthony Giarrusso
    Blake Filippi
    Brian C Newberry
    Google Settlement
    Justin Price
    Ken Mendonça
    Patricia Morgan
    Robert Lancia
    Robert Nardolillo
    Robert Quattrocchi

    RSS Feed

    ​OUR TWEETS


    Tweets by RIHouseGOP

About rhode island house republicans


In 1636, Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island, established the first working model of Democracy after being banished from Massachusetts for his “extreme views” concerning freedom of speech and religion. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams publicly acknowledged Williams as the originator of these concepts, along with the freedom of public assembly, in the First Amendment in the United States Constitution. Today, Rhode Island House Republicans uphold the liberties designed by our Founders and preserved in our Constitution, and are the primary legislative body promoting lean government, fighting for lower taxes, and advocating for initiatives and policies that improve the economy and in turn, the lives of Rhode Islanders.  As members of a part-time assembly, we are small business owners, retired educators, community activists, lawyers, farmers, military service veterans, volunteers, former local officials, retired social workers, coaches, musicians, churchgoers and board directors -- bringing these community engagement and professional experiences to our work, on your behalf, at the Rhode Island State House.

​2023 Rhode Island State House Republicans | 82 Smith Street, Room 106 Providence, RI 02903 | 401..222..2259 | Email Us
  • Home
  • Reports
    • Minority Report >
      • 2022 Minority Report
      • 2020/2021 Minority Report
      • 2019 Minority Report
    • Gaming Contract >
      • Gaming Study Report
    • State of the State >
      • 2020 State of the State
      • 2022 State of the State
  • Representatives
    • Michael W. Chippendale
    • David J. Place
    • Sherry Roberts
    • George A. Nardone
    • Robert Quattrocchi
    • Brian C. Newberry
    • Brian J. Rea
  • Legislation
    • House Seating Chart
    • Commissions/Task Forces
    • Legislative Committee Membership
    • Legislative Dates and Deadlines
  • News & Media
  • Contact Us
    • Representatives
    • Media Contact
    • Caucus Staff
    • Interns