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Sept. 14, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors International Human Rights Defense Act
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 11, 2020
Rep. Lee Examines Sec. Betsy DeVos's Rollback of Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
Rep. Susie Lee
Sept. 4, 2020
Reps. Demings and Quigley Introduce Bill to Remove LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 25, 2020
Wyden, Merkley Join Legal Brief to End Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Subcommittee Requests Trump Administration Reverse LGBTQ+ Discrimination Policies in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County
Rep. Jamie Raskin
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. 19, 2020
Tweet - "This @WaysMeansCmte report confirms that government-sanctioned discrimination in the SC foster care system on the basis of religion and sexual orientation is harmful and wrong for children and families. @HHSGov should rescind this ill-conceived waiver."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 17, 2020
Pelosi Statement on District Court Victory for LGBTQ Americans
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees
Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
Aug. 11, 2020
LaMalfa Introduces Legislation to Protect Children and Taxpayers from Paying the Price for Gender Reassignment Surgeries
Rep. Rick Allen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Department of State - Coons, colleagues press Pompeo on policy denying citizenship to children of same-sex couples
Sen. Chris Coons
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "There is no question that the targeting of women and the #LGBTQ community on social media is really harmful. We must demand accountability from these big tech companies in order to protect folks in all corners of the world. #EndTheHate @GWIDDP @SMPAGWU"
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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. Chris Coons, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
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. Mike Quigley, ...
July 30, 2020
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes Rice, Mast Legislation to Update Department of Veterans Affairs Mission Statement
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
July 27, 2020
Brownley Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act that Includes Her Amendments to Rectify Injustices in the Military
Rep. Julia Brownley
July 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Brown, Speier and 10 Lawmakers Call for an End to President Trump's Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Servicemembers, Demand More Transparency
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
July 22, 2020
Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
Rep. Angie Craig
July 17, 2020
Rep Lieu Statement on Defense Department Ban on Confederate Flags
Rep. Ted Lieu
July 15, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in District Court LGBTQ Health Care Discrimination Case
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 10, 2020
Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Nevada Lgbtq Leaders, Urges Trump Administration to Rescind Anti-LGBTQ Policies
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 10, 2020
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has spent years advancing an anti-LGBTQ agenda in our schools. With the recent #SCOTUS ruling, DeVos must rescind her policies that threaten protections for students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 9, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense and William Barr, US Attorney General - 100+ Lawmakers Call for End to Transgender Military Service Ban
Rep. Jamie Raskin
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. Frank Pallone, ...
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. Bernie Sanders, ...
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. Tina Smith, ...
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "Now that #SCOTUS ruled #LGBTQ workers are protected from discrimination, it's time for @TheJusticeDept to follow the law and protect the rights of transgender workers. I'm calling on Bill Barr to take action now."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
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. Jacky Rosen, ...
June 30, 2020
Senator Murray Cosponsors NDAA Amendment to Rollback Trump Ban on Transgender Servicemembers, Honors LGBTQIA+ Fight for Equality in Pride Month Statement
Sen. Patty Murray
June 30, 2020
Pride Month
Sen. Patty Murray
June 30, 2020
Rep. Schneider Announces Legislation to Stop Blocking of LGBTQ Resources
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 29, 2020
Meng Statement on Pride Month
Rep. Grace Meng
June 28, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It is long past time to put the Equality Act on the floor of the Senate! #NYCPride #Pride #PrideMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020
Tweet - "As the San Francisco community marks 50 years of #Pride we celebrate the progress we have achieved against bigotry & discrimination -- and recommit ourselves to the fight for full equality for all LGBTQ people."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 28, 2020
Tweet - "As we remember the Stonewall Uprising 51 years ago: I'm so proud to join @NYCPride to keep fighting for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans across this country. Happy #Pride! #PrideMonth #NYCPride"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "Today is the five year anniversary of #MarriageEquality becoming the law of the land. But we cannot mistake progress for victory. We must pass the #EqualityAct so all LGBTQ Americans finally have the freedom of full equality across our nation. #LoveWins #PrideMonth"
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "Seven years ago today, #SCOTUS ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act, which denied the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages, is unconstitutional. We have more work to do and more walls to break down to achieve full equality for all. #PrideMonth"
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Obergefell decision today, which made marriage equality the law of the land, we continue to fight for equal protections for the LGBTQ+ community. No one should be discriminated against simply for who they love."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "Five years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled that marriage equality is the law of the land. We won't stop fighting for equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. #LoveIsLove #PrideMonth"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020
National Pulse Memorial
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2020
House Passes Demings, Soto, Murphy Bill to Designate National Pulse Memorial
Rep. Darren Soto, ...
June 26, 2020
Pelosi Statement on 5th Anniversary of Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2020
National Pulse Memorial
Rep. Mark Takano
June 26, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "Five years after the Supreme Court declared that marriage is a right of all people, regardless of who you are or whom you love, the love and commitment of countless LGBTQ couples & families enriches our communities and our country. #LoveIsLove https://speaker.gov/newsroom/62620"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 25, 2020
ICYMI: Pappas Holds Roundtable with VFR Healthcare
Rep. Chris Pappas
June 25, 2020
Following LGBTQ SCOTUS Ruling, Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Amendment To Defense Bill To Give Transgender Service Members Anti-Discrimination Protections
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 14, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors International Human Rights Defense Act
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Sept. 11, 2020
Rep. Lee Examines Sec. Betsy DeVos's Rollback of Protections for LGBTQ+ Students
Rep.Susie Lee
Sept. 4, 2020
Reps. Demings and Quigley Introduce Bill to Remove LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 25, 2020
Wyden, Merkley Join Legal Brief to End Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Subcommittee Requests Trump Administration Reverse LGBTQ+ Discrimination Policies in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County
Rep.Jamie Raskin
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. 19, 2020
Tweet - "This @WaysMeansCmte report confirms that government-sanctioned discrimination in the SC foster care system on the basis of religion and sexual orientation is harmful and wrong for children and families. @HHSGov should rescind this ill-conceived waiver."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 17, 2020
Pelosi Statement on District Court Victory for LGBTQ Americans
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees
Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
Aug. 11, 2020
LaMalfa Introduces Legislation to Protect Children and Taxpayers from Paying the Price for Gender Reassignment Surgeries
Rep.Rick Allen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of Department of State - Coons, colleagues press Pompeo on policy denying citizenship to children of same-sex couples
Sen.Chris Coons
Aug. 6, 2020
Tweet - "There is no question that the targeting of women and the #LGBTQ community on social media is really harmful. We must demand accountability from these big tech companies in order to protect folks in all corners of the world. #EndTheHate @GWIDDP @SMPAGWU"
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
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.Chris Coons, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
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.Mike Quigley, ...
July 30, 2020
House Veterans' Affairs Committee Passes Rice, Mast Legislation to Update Department of Veterans Affairs Mission Statement
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
July 27, 2020
Brownley Applauds Passage of National Defense Authorization Act that Includes Her Amendments to Rectify Injustices in the Military
Rep.Julia Brownley
July 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Brown, Speier and 10 Lawmakers Call for an End to President Trump's Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Servicemembers, Demand More Transparency
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
July 22, 2020
Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis
Rep.Angie Craig
July 17, 2020
Rep Lieu Statement on Defense Department Ban on Confederate Flags
Rep.Ted Lieu
July 15, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Amicus Brief in District Court LGBTQ Health Care Discrimination Case
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 10, 2020
Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Nevada Lgbtq Leaders, Urges Trump Administration to Rescind Anti-LGBTQ Policies
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 10, 2020
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED has spent years advancing an anti-LGBTQ agenda in our schools. With the recent #SCOTUS ruling, DeVos must rescind her policies that threaten protections for students based on their sexual orientation or gender identity."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 9, 2020
Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense and William Barr, US Attorney General - 100+ Lawmakers Call for End to Transgender Military Service Ban
Rep.Jamie Raskin
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.Frank Pallone, ...
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.Bernie Sanders, ...
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.Tina Smith, ...
July 2, 2020
Tweet - "Now that #SCOTUS ruled #LGBTQ workers are protected from discrimination, it's time for @TheJusticeDept to follow the law and protect the rights of transgender workers. I'm calling on Bill Barr to take action now."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
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.Jacky Rosen, ...
June 30, 2020
Senator Murray Cosponsors NDAA Amendment to Rollback Trump Ban on Transgender Servicemembers, Honors LGBTQIA+ Fight for Equality in Pride Month Statement
Sen.Patty Murray
June 30, 2020
Pride Month
Sen.Patty Murray
June 30, 2020
Rep. Schneider Announces Legislation to Stop Blocking of LGBTQ Resources
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 29, 2020
Meng Statement on Pride Month
Rep.Grace Meng
June 28, 2020
Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It is long past time to put the Equality Act on the floor of the Senate! #NYCPride #Pride #PrideMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020
Tweet - "As the San Francisco community marks 50 years of #Pride we celebrate the progress we have achieved against bigotry & discrimination -- and recommit ourselves to the fight for full equality for all LGBTQ people."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 28, 2020
Tweet - "As we remember the Stonewall Uprising 51 years ago: I'm so proud to join @NYCPride to keep fighting for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans across this country. Happy #Pride! #PrideMonth #NYCPride"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "Today is the five year anniversary of #MarriageEquality becoming the law of the land. But we cannot mistake progress for victory. We must pass the #EqualityAct so all LGBTQ Americans finally have the freedom of full equality across our nation. #LoveWins #PrideMonth"
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "Seven years ago today, #SCOTUS ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act, which denied the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages, is unconstitutional. We have more work to do and more walls to break down to achieve full equality for all. #PrideMonth"
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Obergefell decision today, which made marriage equality the law of the land, we continue to fight for equal protections for the LGBTQ+ community. No one should be discriminated against simply for who they love."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "Five years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled that marriage equality is the law of the land. We won't stop fighting for equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. #LoveIsLove #PrideMonth"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020
National Pulse Memorial
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2020
House Passes Demings, Soto, Murphy Bill to Designate National Pulse Memorial
Rep.Darren Soto, ...
June 26, 2020
Pelosi Statement on 5th Anniversary of Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2020
National Pulse Memorial
Rep.Mark Takano
June 26, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020
Tweet - "Five years after the Supreme Court declared that marriage is a right of all people, regardless of who you are or whom you love, the love and commitment of countless LGBTQ couples & families enriches our communities and our country. #LoveIsLove https://speaker.gov/newsroom/62620"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 25, 2020
ICYMI: Pappas Holds Roundtable with VFR Healthcare
Rep.Chris Pappas
June 25, 2020
Following LGBTQ SCOTUS Ruling, Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Amendment To Defense Bill To Give Transgender Service Members Anti-Discrimination Protections
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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