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June 30, 2021
Tweet - "As we close out #PrideMonth a reminder that we must include non-binary people, trans people, disabled LGBTQ+ people, and queer people of color in every celebration, every fight & every space."
Rep. Katherine Clark
June 30, 2021
Kaptur, Keating Release Statement on LGBTQI+ issues in Poland
Rep. Bill Keating
June 29, 2021
Markey Joins Shaheen, Murkowski in Bipartisan Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Global Violence against LGBTI Communities
Sen. Ed Markey
June 29, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Global Violence against LGBTI Communities
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
June 26, 2021
Tweet - "Six years ago today, the Supreme Court affirmed marriage equality. But the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. Trans Americans--especially trans children--are under attack. Trailblazers like Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson have shown us how to fight back. #Pride"
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
June 14, 2021
Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
June 9, 2021
With Pride Month Underway, Senators Markey, Shaheen, and Merkley, and Rep. Titus Reintroduce Legislation to Establish United States as the Global Leader in LGBTQI Rights Protection
Sen. Ed Markey
May 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the US - As Pride Month Begins, Gillibrand Calls For The Inclusion Of A Permanent Gender Inclusive Marker ("X") On All Federal Ids
Rep. Seth Moulton, ...
March 31, 2021
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Congressman Pappas to Ban Use of Gay and Trans Panic Defense in Federal Courts
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Assistant Speaker Clark Celebrates Passage of the Equality Act
Rep. Katherine Clark
Feb. 3, 2021
Senator Markey and Congressman Lowenthal Reintroduce Legislation Affirming U.S. Commitment to International Lgbtqi Rights
Sen. Ed Markey
Feb. 3, 2021
Senator Markey and Congressman Lowenthal Reintroduce Legislation Affirming U.S. Commitment to International Lgbtqi Rights
Sen. Ed Markey
Aug. 19, 2020
New Ways and Means Report Finds HHS Allowed Federal Dollars to Be Spent on LGBTQ and Religious Discrimination in the Foster Care System
Rep. Richard Neal
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to Mr. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Leading Senate Democrats demand removal of prejudiced USAID officials
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 30, 2020
Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change
Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
July 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Health Leaders Condemn Final Rule to Erode Anti-Discrimination Protections Under the ACA
Rep. Richard Neal, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, HELP Democrats Demand DeVos Reverse All Actions Inconsistent with SCOTUS Decision Affirming LGBTQIA+ Rights
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray, HELP Dems to Azar: Rescind Rule Undermining Health Care Protections, Including for LGBTQIA+ Patients, In Light of New SCOTUS Decision
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 30, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Harris, Murray, Colleagues to Barr: Reverse Anti-LGBTQ Position, Protect Transgender Workers from Discrimination
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the Department of Education - Hayes Leads Connecticut Delegation Members And 22 House Democrats In Defending Connecticut's Gender-Inclusive Athletic Policy
Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
June 16, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 9, 2020
Letter to Mr. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Quigley Calls for Release of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
June 2, 2020
Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
May 27, 2020
Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
Rep. Stephen Lynch, ...
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June 30, 2021
Tweet - "As we close out #PrideMonth a reminder that we must include non-binary people, trans people, disabled LGBTQ+ people, and queer people of color in every celebration, every fight & every space."
Rep.Katherine Clark
June 30, 2021
Kaptur, Keating Release Statement on LGBTQI+ issues in Poland
Rep.Bill Keating
June 29, 2021
Markey Joins Shaheen, Murkowski in Bipartisan Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Global Violence against LGBTI Communities
Sen.Ed Markey
June 29, 2021
Wyden, Merkley Co-Sponsor Legislation to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Global Violence against LGBTI Communities
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
June 26, 2021
Tweet - "Six years ago today, the Supreme Court affirmed marriage equality. But the fight for LGBTQ+ rights is far from over. Trans Americans--especially trans children--are under attack. Trailblazers like Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson have shown us how to fight back. #Pride"
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
June 14, 2021
Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
June 9, 2021
With Pride Month Underway, Senators Markey, Shaheen, and Merkley, and Rep. Titus Reintroduce Legislation to Establish United States as the Global Leader in LGBTQI Rights Protection
Sen.Ed Markey
May 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the US - As Pride Month Begins, Gillibrand Calls For The Inclusion Of A Permanent Gender Inclusive Marker ("X") On All Federal Ids
Rep.Seth Moulton, ...
March 31, 2021
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Congressman Pappas to Ban Use of Gay and Trans Panic Defense in Federal Courts
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Assistant Speaker Clark Celebrates Passage of the Equality Act
Rep.Katherine Clark
Feb. 3, 2021
Senator Markey and Congressman Lowenthal Reintroduce Legislation Affirming U.S. Commitment to International Lgbtqi Rights
Sen.Ed Markey
Feb. 3, 2021
Senator Markey and Congressman Lowenthal Reintroduce Legislation Affirming U.S. Commitment to International Lgbtqi Rights
Sen.Ed Markey
Aug. 19, 2020
New Ways and Means Report Finds HHS Allowed Federal Dollars to Be Spent on LGBTQ and Religious Discrimination in the Foster Care System
Rep.Richard Neal
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to Mr. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Leading Senate Democrats demand removal of prejudiced USAID officials
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 30, 2020
Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change
Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
July 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Health Leaders Condemn Final Rule to Erode Anti-Discrimination Protections Under the ACA
Rep.Richard Neal, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, HELP Democrats Demand DeVos Reverse All Actions Inconsistent with SCOTUS Decision Affirming LGBTQIA+ Rights
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
July 7, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Murray, HELP Dems to Azar: Rescind Rule Undermining Health Care Protections, Including for LGBTQIA+ Patients, In Light of New SCOTUS Decision
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 30, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Harris, Murray, Colleagues to Barr: Reverse Anti-LGBTQ Position, Protect Transgender Workers from Discrimination
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
June 17, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the Department of Education - Hayes Leads Connecticut Delegation Members And 22 House Democrats In Defending Connecticut's Gender-Inclusive Athletic Policy
Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
June 16, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
June 9, 2020
Letter to Mr. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Quigley Calls for Release of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers
Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
June 2, 2020
Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep.Katherine Clark, ...
May 27, 2020
Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
Rep.Stephen Lynch, ...
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