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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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