No it is not a rumor.  But it's not a "bill."  It's a "Joint
Resolution."

     Congresswoman Barbara Boxer from California introduced it into
the House of Representatives a few months ago.  It is the first time
such a resolution was introduced, so it hasn't been languishing around
like the lesbian and gay civil rights act has been for 17 years.

     Just because it isn't stale, doesn't mean it has a chance to pass.
I'm sorry, but I don't remember the resolution number.  Here's what
you can do to get an actual copy of it in your own hands:

     (1)  Call Legislative Research at (202) 225-1772 M-F 8:30 - 5:30.
          Ask them for the number of Representative Boxer's
          House Resolution which would prohibit sexual orientation
          in the Military.  While you're on the phone, tell the
          person who answers that there is a companion Resolution
          in the U.S. Senate, but you don't know the author.  Ask the
          operator if you can have the Senate Resolution number
          too.

     (2)  Call and/or Write for copies.  They're free.
          For the House version:

             House Document Room
             B-18, Annex #2
             Washington, DC   20515
             (202) 225-3456

          For the Senate version:  (requests only accepted by mail)

             Senate Document Room
             SH-B 04, SHOB
             Washington, DC   20510
             (202) 224-7860 -- you can call and say 'hi', but
                               Sen. Doc. Room only accepts requests
                               by mail.

          Sample letter:

          Dear Document Room,

               Please send me a copy of H.Res. #xxx.

               My address is:  .....

               Thank you very much.

          Sincerely,

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