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Aug. 18, 2020
National Review - Strengthen America by Strengthening Families
Sen. Mike Lee
May 20, 2020
Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 14, 2020
Casey, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Aid Domestic Violence Prevention and Support Programs During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Jan. 1, 2020
Issue Position: Life & Marriage
Rep. David Rouzer
Sept. 16, 2019
Stanton Statement Regarding Arizona Supreme Court's Brush and Nib Decision
Rep. Greg Stanton
Sept. 13, 2019
Family Affordability
Sen. Mike Lee
June 20, 2019
Warren Leads 39 Senators in Reintroducing Refund Equality Act to Provide Equal Tax Treatment for Married Same-Sex Couples
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
May 13, 2019
Steube Introduces Bill to Make Marriage Great Again
Rep. Greg Steube
May 10, 2019
Sherrill, Stefanik, King, and Cisneros Introduce Bipartisan SALT Bill to Increase Cap
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Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Sworn in To 116 Th Congress; Priorities Include Restoring Democracy, Serving Women Veterans, Addressing Climate Change
Rep. Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Introduces Bill to Ensure Federal Code Better Reflects Lgbtq Equality
Rep. Julia Brownley
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
April 3, 2018
Wicker Commends Air Force Decision to Uphold Religious Liberty
Sen. Roger Wicker
Jan. 17, 2018
Sen. Lee Questions International Court Attack on State Sovereignty
Sen. Mike Lee
June 20, 2017
Sens. Warner, Hatch, Warren & Rubio, Reps. Price & Byrne Introduce Legislation Providing Relief for Borrowers of Joint Consolidation Student Loans
Sen. Mark Warner, ...
March 15, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Vows for Visas: Investigating K-1 Fiance Fraud
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 12, 2016
Jordan Questions Fired Atlanta Fire Chief About Discrimination During FADA Hearing
Rep. Jim Jordan
June 26, 2016
Wasserman Schultz Statement on First Anniversary of Obergefell
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz
March 10, 2016
Rebecca Bradley's Last 48 Hours Have Been Spin Not Substance
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Feb. 6, 2016
Transcript of the New Hampshire GOP Debate, Annotated
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Dec. 11, 2015
ICYMI: National Organization for Marriage Endorses Cruz
Sen. Ted Cruz
Oct. 28, 2015
Time - Transcript: Read the Full Text of the CNBC Republican Debate in Boulder
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Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally
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Oct. 25, 2015
Sanders Cites Early Support for Gay Rights
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Oct. 24, 2015
Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
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Sept. 23, 2015
The Federalist - Pope Francis Leads on Abortion, Marriage, and Religious Liberty
Sen. Ted Cruz
Sept. 16, 2015
CNN/Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate
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Sept. 14, 2015
Lee Releases Finalized First Amendment Defense Act
Sen. Mike Lee
Sept. 3, 2015
Cruz: I Call Upon Every Believer, Every Constitutionalist, Every Lover of Liberty to Stand with Kim Davis
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July 31, 2015
Ted Cruz to Hold Iowa Rally for Religious Liberty on August 21
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July 28, 2015
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015--Continued
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July 23, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Notify Same-Sex Couples of Social Security Eligibility
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July 23, 2015
Scott Statement on the Introduction of the Equality Act
Rep. Bobby Scott
July 23, 2015
Letter to Arne Duncan, Department of Education Secretary - Ensuring LGBTQ Equality
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
July 23, 2015
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 23, 2015
Norton An Original Cosponsor of the Equality Act for Equal Protection for the LGBT Community
Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 20, 2015
Newsletter: Making Government Work for San Diegans
Rep. Scott Peters
July 16, 2015
Letter to John Koskinen, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Religious Freedom
Sen. Ted Cruz
July 13, 2015
Governor Hassan's Statement on Signing HB 681
Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 12, 2015
The Oklahoman - No Shortage of Issues to Occupy Oklahoma's Newest Senator
Sen. James Lankford
July 10, 2015
Booker Joins Senate Democrats to Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep. Bill Keating, ...
July 9, 2015
Senate Democrats Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 9, 2015
Roll Call - SCOTUS Scene Contrasts with Quiet Capitol
Rep. Ted Lieu
July 9, 2015
Agenda: Outside the Supreme Court: A Decision that has Changed the Country
Rep. Ted Lieu
July 9, 2015
Confederate Battle Flag
Rep. Brian Babin
July 9, 2015
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 9, 2015
Senate Democrats Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 9, 2015
Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen. Mark Warner
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Politician
Aug. 18, 2020
National Review - Strengthen America by Strengthening Families
Sen.Mike Lee
May 20, 2020
Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill
Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
May 14, 2020
Casey, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Aid Domestic Violence Prevention and Support Programs During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Jan. 1, 2020
Issue Position: Life & Marriage
Rep.David Rouzer
Sept. 16, 2019
Stanton Statement Regarding Arizona Supreme Court's Brush and Nib Decision
Rep.Greg Stanton
Sept. 13, 2019
Family Affordability
Sen.Mike Lee
June 20, 2019
Warren Leads 39 Senators in Reintroducing Refund Equality Act to Provide Equal Tax Treatment for Married Same-Sex Couples
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
May 13, 2019
Steube Introduces Bill to Make Marriage Great Again
Rep.Greg Steube
May 10, 2019
Sherrill, Stefanik, King, and Cisneros Introduce Bipartisan SALT Bill to Increase Cap
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Sworn in To 116 Th Congress; Priorities Include Restoring Democracy, Serving Women Veterans, Addressing Climate Change
Rep.Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Introduces Bill to Ensure Federal Code Better Reflects Lgbtq Equality
Rep.Julia Brownley
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
April 3, 2018
Wicker Commends Air Force Decision to Uphold Religious Liberty
Sen.Roger Wicker
Jan. 17, 2018
Sen. Lee Questions International Court Attack on State Sovereignty
Sen.Mike Lee
June 20, 2017
Sens. Warner, Hatch, Warren & Rubio, Reps. Price & Byrne Introduce Legislation Providing Relief for Borrowers of Joint Consolidation Student Loans
Sen.Mark Warner, ...
March 15, 2017
Hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Grassley, Hearing on Vows for Visas: Investigating K-1 Fiance Fraud
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 12, 2016
Jordan Questions Fired Atlanta Fire Chief About Discrimination During FADA Hearing
Rep.Jim Jordan
June 26, 2016
Wasserman Schultz Statement on First Anniversary of Obergefell
Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz
March 10, 2016
Rebecca Bradley's Last 48 Hours Have Been Spin Not Substance
Rep.Mark Pocan
Feb. 6, 2016
Transcript of the New Hampshire GOP Debate, Annotated
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Dec. 11, 2015
ICYMI: National Organization for Marriage Endorses Cruz
Sen.Ted Cruz
Oct. 28, 2015
Time - Transcript: Read the Full Text of the CNBC Republican Debate in Boulder
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Oct. 25, 2015
Sanders Cites Early Support for Gay Rights
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Oct. 24, 2015
Iowa Democratic Party Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Sept. 23, 2015
The Federalist - Pope Francis Leads on Abortion, Marriage, and Religious Liberty
Sen.Ted Cruz
Sept. 16, 2015
CNN/Reagan Library Republican Presidential Debate
Sen.Rand Paul, ...
Sept. 14, 2015
Lee Releases Finalized First Amendment Defense Act
Sen.Mike Lee
Sept. 3, 2015
Cruz: I Call Upon Every Believer, Every Constitutionalist, Every Lover of Liberty to Stand with Kim Davis
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 31, 2015
Ted Cruz to Hold Iowa Rally for Religious Liberty on August 21
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 28, 2015
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015--Continued
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 23, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Notify Same-Sex Couples of Social Security Eligibility
Rep.Richard Neal, ...
July 23, 2015
Scott Statement on the Introduction of the Equality Act
Rep.Bobby Scott
July 23, 2015
Letter to Arne Duncan, Department of Education Secretary - Ensuring LGBTQ Equality
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
July 23, 2015
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 23, 2015
Norton An Original Cosponsor of the Equality Act for Equal Protection for the LGBT Community
Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 20, 2015
Newsletter: Making Government Work for San Diegans
Rep.Scott Peters
July 16, 2015
Letter to John Koskinen, Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Religious Freedom
Sen.Ted Cruz
July 13, 2015
Governor Hassan's Statement on Signing HB 681
Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 12, 2015
The Oklahoman - No Shortage of Issues to Occupy Oklahoma's Newest Senator
Sen.James Lankford
July 10, 2015
Booker Joins Senate Democrats to Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep.Bill Keating, ...
July 9, 2015
Senate Democrats Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 9, 2015
Roll Call - SCOTUS Scene Contrasts with Quiet Capitol
Rep.Ted Lieu
July 9, 2015
Agenda: Outside the Supreme Court: A Decision that has Changed the Country
Rep.Ted Lieu
July 9, 2015
Confederate Battle Flag
Rep.Brian Babin
July 9, 2015
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 9, 2015
Senate Democrats Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 9, 2015
Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen.Mark Warner
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