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Oct. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Schneider Leads 100+ Democratic Members Urging Trump Administration to Reverse Decision to Deny Visas to Same-Sex Partners of Foreign Diplomats
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "Deeply disappointed by the Admin's decision to effectively deny U.S. visas for same-sex partners of diplomats & @UN officials. This @StateDept policy adds undue hardship on couples from countries that criminalize gay marriage & should be reversed."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 1, 2018
Letter to Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Reverse Effort Placing Transgender Offenders at Risk for Sexual Assault
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "A year ago, @POTUS tweeted a harmful policy that makes our nation less safe by banning transgender service members. Since then, courts have been clear: this is discrimination, no matter how it's phrased. Proud to join @HRC & @LambdaLegal to #ProtectTransTroops. #TransBanTweetUp"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "I strongly oppose @HouseGOP's #AderholtAmendment that is a #LicenseToDiscriminate against #LGBT Americans by allowing taxpayer-funded agencies to discriminate against prospective foster or adoptive parents & deny loving homes to children who need them most. RT if you oppose."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2018
Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 11, 2018
Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Attack on LGBT Americans
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, Republicans have chosen to use their House Majority to discriminate against #LGBT Americans. This time, their victims also include children in need of safe and loving homes. http://bit.ly/2zvu9ST"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "Together, we will continue to fight for justice, and I look forward to continuing work with my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to advance equality for all, including by passing the #EqualityAct to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "As we recognize the 5-year anniversary of #SCOTUS striking down the discriminatory #DOMA, I join @HRC in calling for passage of the #EqualityAct to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity across key areas of life & help move #EqualityForward."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "5 years ago today, #SCOTUS did more than strike down #DOMA-- it struck a note of equality & inclusion. Today, let us celebrate the hard-won victories in the march for equality & draw strength from them as we seek further progress. http://bit.ly/2tGZrjo #LoveWins #EqualityForward"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2018
Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Case
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2018
Hoyer Statement on LGBT Pride Month
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2018
Tweet - "I will continue working closely with my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to promote legislation, like the #Equality Act, that ends discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity once & for all & to defend the victories won against those who would turn the clock back."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Pleased to see U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of @GavinGrimmVA saying #transgender students are protected against the discriminatory guidance forcing them to use separate bathrooms."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2018
Letter to Jennifer Truman, Bureau of Justice Statistics - Nadler Demands Bureau of Justice Statistics Abandon Effort to Erase LGBT Teen Crime Victims
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date
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Politician
Oct. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Schneider Leads 100+ Democratic Members Urging Trump Administration to Reverse Decision to Deny Visas to Same-Sex Partners of Foreign Diplomats
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "Deeply disappointed by the Admin's decision to effectively deny U.S. visas for same-sex partners of diplomats & @UN officials. This @StateDept policy adds undue hardship on couples from countries that criminalize gay marriage & should be reversed."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 1, 2018
Letter to Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Reverse Effort Placing Transgender Offenders at Risk for Sexual Assault
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "A year ago, @POTUS tweeted a harmful policy that makes our nation less safe by banning transgender service members. Since then, courts have been clear: this is discrimination, no matter how it's phrased. Proud to join @HRC & @LambdaLegal to #ProtectTransTroops. #TransBanTweetUp"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "I strongly oppose @HouseGOP's #AderholtAmendment that is a #LicenseToDiscriminate against #LGBT Americans by allowing taxpayer-funded agencies to discriminate against prospective foster or adoptive parents & deny loving homes to children who need them most. RT if you oppose."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2018
Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 11, 2018
Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Attack on LGBT Americans
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, Republicans have chosen to use their House Majority to discriminate against #LGBT Americans. This time, their victims also include children in need of safe and loving homes. http://bit.ly/2zvu9ST"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "Together, we will continue to fight for justice, and I look forward to continuing work with my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to advance equality for all, including by passing the #EqualityAct to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "As we recognize the 5-year anniversary of #SCOTUS striking down the discriminatory #DOMA, I join @HRC in calling for passage of the #EqualityAct to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity across key areas of life & help move #EqualityForward."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "5 years ago today, #SCOTUS did more than strike down #DOMA-- it struck a note of equality & inclusion. Today, let us celebrate the hard-won victories in the march for equality & draw strength from them as we seek further progress. http://bit.ly/2tGZrjo #LoveWins #EqualityForward"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2018
Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Case
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2018
Hoyer Statement on LGBT Pride Month
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2018
Tweet - "I will continue working closely with my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to promote legislation, like the #Equality Act, that ends discrimination based on sexual orientation & gender identity once & for all & to defend the victories won against those who would turn the clock back."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Pleased to see U.S. Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of @GavinGrimmVA saying #transgender students are protected against the discriminatory guidance forcing them to use separate bathrooms."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2018
Letter to Jennifer Truman, Bureau of Justice Statistics - Nadler Demands Bureau of Justice Statistics Abandon Effort to Erase LGBT Teen Crime Victims
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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