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May 31, 2019
Hoyer Statement on LGBT Pride Month
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #EqualityAct to the House Floor earlier this month. No American should face discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. I join in thanking @HRC for their steadfast support & leadership in the fight to protect all LGBT Americans."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "This is a historic day as the House takes another step toward a more perfect union and votes on #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit #LGBT discrimination. Let us come together and reject discrimination and exclusion."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "In 2019, millions of #LGBT Americans still face discrimination in the U.S. That's why House Democrats are passing #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in protecting Americans from bigotry, hate, & exclusion."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "On International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, I'm proud to bring #HR5 to the Floor. By passing the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against #LGBT Americans, we are taking an important step toward achieving equality, justice, and opportunity for all. #IDAHOBIT"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Tweets - "It is shameful that 30 states across the country permit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. #HR5, the #EqualityAct, ensures LGBT individuals are protected from discrimination in all 50 states."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 15, 2019
Tweet - "#LGBT Americans are at risk of being fired, refused housing, or denied services in 30 states. On Friday, I will bring the #EqualityAct to the Floor for a vote to put an end LGBT discrimination nationwide. I urge the GOP to join us in supporting this critically important bill."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 1, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary marked up H.R. 5, the #EqualityAct. Now that it has secured Committee approval, I will bring it to the Floor for a vote this month. #LGBT Americans & their families deserve to be protected against all forms of discrimination."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019
Tweet - "Today is the @GLSEN #DayOfSilence, when we support #LGBT students who are silenced in schools across the country and world. I join House Dems and Americans from all walks of life in standing with #LGBT youth. We see you and we hear you."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019
Opposing Ban on Transgender Members of Armed Forces
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I thank my colleagues @RepMGS, @RepJoeKennedy, @RepSpeier, and 160 House Dems for taking action to #ProtectTransTroops. I join them in calling on Acting @DeptofDefense Secretary Shanahan to not implement the Trump Admin's harmful ban that undermines our national security.Steny Hoyer added,"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Today's SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "I continue to be outraged by reports that #LGBT people in Chechnya have been detained & tortured by the government. I implore the @StateDept & the international community to condemn and take action to investigate these reports."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today, on #TransDayofRememberance, we mark the tragic loss of transgender Americans over the last year. Let us honor their memory by continuing to work together to end violence against #LGBT individuals & ensure equality for all Americans. #TDoR2018"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers See Troubling Language in Trade Deal
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 2, 2018
Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 23, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's attempts to erase the #Trans community are shameful & wrong. I will continue to work with the @LGBTEqCaucus to pass the #EqualityAct & fight against policies that discriminate against #LGBT Americans. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/21/us/politics/transgender-trump-administration-sex-definition.amp.html #WontBeErased"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 18, 2018
Tweet - "I'm proud to have earned a 97% on the @HRC scorecard for #LGBT equality. I will continue to work with HRC and my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to combat discriminatory policies & promote equality and opportunity for all."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today, as we celebrate the courage of #LGBT individuals on #NationalComingOutDay, let us also recommit ourselves to the fight for LGBT equality. I will continue to work with the @LGBTEqCaucus to combat discriminatory policies & advance equality."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
May 31, 2019
Hoyer Statement on LGBT Pride Month
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #EqualityAct to the House Floor earlier this month. No American should face discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. I join in thanking @HRC for their steadfast support & leadership in the fight to protect all LGBT Americans."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "This is a historic day as the House takes another step toward a more perfect union and votes on #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit #LGBT discrimination. Let us come together and reject discrimination and exclusion."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "In 2019, millions of #LGBT Americans still face discrimination in the U.S. That's why House Democrats are passing #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in protecting Americans from bigotry, hate, & exclusion."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "On International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, I'm proud to bring #HR5 to the Floor. By passing the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against #LGBT Americans, we are taking an important step toward achieving equality, justice, and opportunity for all. #IDAHOBIT"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Tweets - "It is shameful that 30 states across the country permit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. #HR5, the #EqualityAct, ensures LGBT individuals are protected from discrimination in all 50 states."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 15, 2019
Tweet - "#LGBT Americans are at risk of being fired, refused housing, or denied services in 30 states. On Friday, I will bring the #EqualityAct to the Floor for a vote to put an end LGBT discrimination nationwide. I urge the GOP to join us in supporting this critically important bill."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 1, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary marked up H.R. 5, the #EqualityAct. Now that it has secured Committee approval, I will bring it to the Floor for a vote this month. #LGBT Americans & their families deserve to be protected against all forms of discrimination."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019
Tweet - "Today is the @GLSEN #DayOfSilence, when we support #LGBT students who are silenced in schools across the country and world. I join House Dems and Americans from all walks of life in standing with #LGBT youth. We see you and we hear you."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019
Opposing Ban on Transgender Members of Armed Forces
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2019
Tweet - "I thank my colleagues @RepMGS, @RepJoeKennedy, @RepSpeier, and 160 House Dems for taking action to #ProtectTransTroops. I join them in calling on Acting @DeptofDefense Secretary Shanahan to not implement the Trump Admin's harmful ban that undermines our national security.Steny Hoyer added,"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Today's SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019
Tweet - "I continue to be outraged by reports that #LGBT people in Chechnya have been detained & tortured by the government. I implore the @StateDept & the international community to condemn and take action to investigate these reports."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today, on #TransDayofRememberance, we mark the tragic loss of transgender Americans over the last year. Let us honor their memory by continuing to work together to end violence against #LGBT individuals & ensure equality for all Americans. #TDoR2018"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers See Troubling Language in Trade Deal
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 2, 2018
Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 23, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's attempts to erase the #Trans community are shameful & wrong. I will continue to work with the @LGBTEqCaucus to pass the #EqualityAct & fight against policies that discriminate against #LGBT Americans. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/21/us/politics/transgender-trump-administration-sex-definition.amp.html #WontBeErased"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 18, 2018
Tweet - "I'm proud to have earned a 97% on the @HRC scorecard for #LGBT equality. I will continue to work with HRC and my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to combat discriminatory policies & promote equality and opportunity for all."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "Today, as we celebrate the courage of #LGBT individuals on #NationalComingOutDay, let us also recommit ourselves to the fight for LGBT equality. I will continue to work with the @LGBTEqCaucus to combat discriminatory policies & advance equality."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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