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Jan. 13, 2022 Tweet - "We have a blood shortage and it's a crisis, so I have led my colleagues to once again call on @US_FDA to follow science and end gay donor restrictions." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 16, 2021 Feinstein, Ernst, Durbin, Murkowski Agree on Bipartisan Framework to Modernize, Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. John Hickenlooper
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, some same-sex individuals who lost their partner shortly after marriage or before legal marriage are being denied survivor retirement benefits. This is discrimination--full stop. I led 44 Democrats in urging the Biden Admin to fix this injustice for LGBTQIA+ people." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS, Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Even in the year 2021, the transgender community continues to face cruelty, bigotry, & violent attacks On this #TransDayOfRemembrance, we remember all those lost due to violence & hate. We must stay focused on ensuring equal protection under law & full acceptance in our society." Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm honoring the lives lost due to acts of violence against transgender Americans. We must put an end to hate and intolerance in all its forms." Sen. Mark Warner
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks #TransDayOfRemembrance -- honoring the memories of the transgender and nonbinary lives lost this year in acts of violence. Trans rights are human rights. I'm proud to stand in solidarity with the trans community in Wisconsin and across the country." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I am proud to champion the outstanding recommended Judge Alison Nathan to @POTUS for elevation the 2nd Circuit. She's now an SDNY judge, after I recommended her to President Obama. If confirmed, she'd be the 2nd openly lesbian woman to serve as a federal appellate judge!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2021 Pappas's Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act Advances Through Committee Rep. Chris Pappas
Nov. 1, 2021 Senator Hawley Delivers National Conservatism Keynote on the Left's Attack on Men in America Sen. Josh Hawley
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "BIG: The Senate just confirmed Justice Beth Robinson of Vermont to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. She's served 10 distinguished years on the Vermont Supreme Court. And she'll be the very first openly lesbian judge to serve on any federal appellate court in the country!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2021 Reps. Schiff, Watson Coleman, Barbara Lee, Jones Reintroduce Prep Assistance Program Act Sen. Adam Schiff
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Whether you came out years ago, are speaking your truth today, aren't ready yet or plan to someday soon, never doubt that you are seen, you are heard & you are loved. On #NationalComingOutDay, and every day, Americans are proud to stand with our LGBTQ community." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Happy #NationalComingOutDay to all the brave and wonderful #LBGTQ+ people across #MA5 and the US! Our communities are better places when everyone can live authentically" Rep. Katherine Clark
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Jim Hormel made history as the first openly gay U.S. Ambassador, paving the way for a generation of LGBTQ leaders. But it is his goodness and greatness that will be forever etched in the hearts of all who know him. We miss him dearly." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 24, 2021 Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Campus Bullying and Harassment Sen. Maggie Hassan
Sept. 20, 2021 Schatz, Ernst, Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Restore Honor To Service Members Unfairly Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation Sen. Todd Young, ...
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, which I was proud to play a role in ending. As we continue to fight for LGBTQ rights in Congress, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass #HR5, the #EqualityAct." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Ten years ago today, America took a monumental step forward on the march toward full equality. When the repeal of the hateful #DontAskDontTell policy took effect, tens of thousands of brave, patriotic LGBTQ Servicemembers could finally openly serve our country." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2021 Pelosi Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Implementation of the Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 3, 2021 Pappas Reintroduces Expanded SERVE Act to Guarantee VA Benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans Rep. Chris Pappas
Sept. 3, 2021 Quigley Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Visit Rep. Mike Quigley
Date Title Politician
Jan. 13, 2022 Tweet - "We have a blood shortage and it's a crisis, so I have led my colleagues to once again call on @US_FDA to follow science and end gay donor restrictions." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 16, 2021 Feinstein, Ernst, Durbin, Murkowski Agree on Bipartisan Framework to Modernize, Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.John Hickenlooper
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, some same-sex individuals who lost their partner shortly after marriage or before legal marriage are being denied survivor retirement benefits. This is discrimination--full stop. I led 44 Democrats in urging the Biden Admin to fix this injustice for LGBTQIA+ people." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS, Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Even in the year 2021, the transgender community continues to face cruelty, bigotry, & violent attacks On this #TransDayOfRemembrance, we remember all those lost due to violence & hate. We must stay focused on ensuring equal protection under law & full acceptance in our society." Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm honoring the lives lost due to acts of violence against transgender Americans. We must put an end to hate and intolerance in all its forms." Sen.Mark Warner
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks #TransDayOfRemembrance -- honoring the memories of the transgender and nonbinary lives lost this year in acts of violence. Trans rights are human rights. I'm proud to stand in solidarity with the trans community in Wisconsin and across the country." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I am proud to champion the outstanding recommended Judge Alison Nathan to @POTUS for elevation the 2nd Circuit. She's now an SDNY judge, after I recommended her to President Obama. If confirmed, she'd be the 2nd openly lesbian woman to serve as a federal appellate judge!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2021 Pappas's Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act Advances Through Committee Rep.Chris Pappas
Nov. 1, 2021 Senator Hawley Delivers National Conservatism Keynote on the Left's Attack on Men in America Sen.Josh Hawley
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "BIG: The Senate just confirmed Justice Beth Robinson of Vermont to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. She's served 10 distinguished years on the Vermont Supreme Court. And she'll be the very first openly lesbian judge to serve on any federal appellate court in the country!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 15, 2021 Reps. Schiff, Watson Coleman, Barbara Lee, Jones Reintroduce Prep Assistance Program Act Sen.Adam Schiff
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Whether you came out years ago, are speaking your truth today, aren't ready yet or plan to someday soon, never doubt that you are seen, you are heard & you are loved. On #NationalComingOutDay, and every day, Americans are proud to stand with our LGBTQ community." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Happy #NationalComingOutDay to all the brave and wonderful #LBGTQ+ people across #MA5 and the US! Our communities are better places when everyone can live authentically" Rep.Katherine Clark
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Jim Hormel made history as the first openly gay U.S. Ambassador, paving the way for a generation of LGBTQ leaders. But it is his goodness and greatness that will be forever etched in the hearts of all who know him. We miss him dearly." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 24, 2021 Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Campus Bullying and Harassment Sen.Maggie Hassan
Sept. 20, 2021 Schatz, Ernst, Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Restore Honor To Service Members Unfairly Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation Sen.Todd Young, ...
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, which I was proud to play a role in ending. As we continue to fight for LGBTQ rights in Congress, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass #HR5, the #EqualityAct." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Ten years ago today, America took a monumental step forward on the march toward full equality. When the repeal of the hateful #DontAskDontTell policy took effect, tens of thousands of brave, patriotic LGBTQ Servicemembers could finally openly serve our country." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2021 Pelosi Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Implementation of the Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 3, 2021 Pappas Reintroduces Expanded SERVE Act to Guarantee VA Benefits for LGBTQ+ Veterans Rep.Chris Pappas
Sept. 3, 2021 Quigley Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Visit Rep.Mike Quigley
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