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June 24, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Pride Month, Calls For Senate To Step Up During Moment Of Change In America Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Pride Month 2020 Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Mazie Hirono
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Introducing Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "During #Pride Month, we celebrate the many contributions of LGBTQ Americans. And while we've made much progress in the fight for equality, there's still work to be done. Proud to reaffirm my commitment to that work with a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Schakowsky Statement Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 The Hill - Our Uneven March Towards Equality Rep. Chris Pappas
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Brownley, Rice Call on VA to Update Exclusionary Motto, Honor Women, LGBTQ Veterans Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "This week's #SCOTUS decision outlawed workplace discrimination for the LGBTQ community. But in too many other areas of life, LGBTQ Americans still face discrimination. It's time to pass the #EqualityAct to fix this injustice." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "During these dark times, these two decisions from the Supreme Court this week were a surprising ray of light. LGBTQ+ Americans. Our Dreamers. No discrimination. Embracing immigrants. These are part of our American ideals." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen. Ben Luján
June 17, 2020 Harris, Brown, Feinstein, Smith, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the Department of Education - Hayes Leads Connecticut Delegation Members And 22 House Democrats In Defending Connecticut's Gender-Inclusive Athletic Policy Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Quigley Calls for Hud Secretary Carson's Resignation After Years of Targeting Lgbtq Americans Rep. Mike Quigley
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court's ruling today secures critical protections for LGBTQ Americans across the country -- but it's far from the end. Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must stop holding up the #EqualityAct and finally vote for progress. #SitRoom" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 16, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
June 16, 2020 Rep. Demings Praises SCOTUS' LGBTQ+ Decision Rep. Darren Soto
June 16, 2020 Congressional Leaders Condemn Trump Administration Assault on ACA's Anti-Discrimination Protections Rep. Lois Frankel
June 16, 2020 Another Step Toward Equality Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court decision prohibiting employment discrimination for LGBTQ+ Americans is a step forward, but reminds us that we have so much more work to do The next step is to pass the Equality Act Sen. McConnell: Join the rest of the country. Put the bill on the Senate floor" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "On the heels of the historic Supreme Court ruling: Every single Senate Democrat just told Senator McConnell to put the #EqualityAct on the floor. It passed the House over a year ago. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must be over once and for all. #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Scott Statement on Landmark Decision to Secure Employment Protections for LGBTQ People Rep. Bobby Scott
June 15, 2020 Merkley Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding LGBTQ Rights, Calls for Senate to Pass Equality Act Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Nadler & Cohen Denounce Trump Administration Rollback of Civil Rights Protections in Healthcare Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's Pride month *unknown character* *unknown character* *unknown character* So Trump decides to strip away LGBTQ patient protections. Hate is the point. SHAMEFUL." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 15, 2020 Representative Smith Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Protections Rep. Adam Smith
June 15, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling on Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ People in the Workplace Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 15, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Anti-LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS ruling affirms what we know to be right -- that an employer cannot fire someone for simply being gay or transgender in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. I'm pleased SCOTUS upheld workplace protections today for members of the LGBTQ+ community. This is an important step on the long road to a more perfect union with liberty and justice for all." Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII Sen. Ben Luján
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "For Don Zarda and Aimee Stephens who did not live to see this day. For Gerald Bostock. Thank you for all you've done to fight for equality. And we'll keep fighting for the Equality Act and progress. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Congressman Al Green Commends Historic Supreme Court Ruling Rep. Al Green
June 15, 2020 Scanlon Statement on Landmark SCOTUS Decision Protecting LGBTQ Americans Rep. Mary Scanlon
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's ruling is a hard-fought victory for justice and equality. Thanks to the work of tireless #LGBTQ advocates, you can no longer be fired over who you are or whom you love. We must keep fighting to protect #LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in all facets of life." Sen. Ben Luján
June 15, 2020 Quigley Statement on Landmark SCOTUS Decision Rep. Mike Quigley
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's momentous Supreme Court ruling affirms that all Americans, regardless of who you are or whom you love, are protected from discrimination in the workplace under federal law. Thank you to all whose activism & courage made this victory possible." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The #SCOTUS 6-3 decision is a huge step forward for #LGBTQ equality in America. We must keep marching for full equality for every #LGBTQ American across our country and work to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 15, 2020 Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Ruling On LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Cases Sen. Dick Durbin
June 15, 2020 Peters Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Federal Employment Discrimination Law Protects LGBTQ+ Employees Sen. Gary Peters
June 15, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Issues Statement in Response to The Supreme Court's Decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, Recent Trump Administration Rollbacks of Protections for Transgender Americans Rep. Sylvia Garcia
June 15, 2020 Chairman Raskin Statement on Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court did the right thing & ruled that federal employment discrimination protections do extend to LGBTQ+ Americans Sen McConnell--Now you need to let the Senate vote on the Equality Act! NO American should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Protecting and Affirming Rights of Members of LGBTQ Community Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Love doesn't discriminate. Neither should the law. PROGRESS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 15, 2020 Linda Sánchez Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling in Favor of LGBTQ Workers Rep. Linda Sánchez
Date Title Politician
June 24, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Pride Month, Calls For Senate To Step Up During Moment Of Change In America Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Pride Month 2020 Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Mazie Hirono
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Introducing Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "During #Pride Month, we celebrate the many contributions of LGBTQ Americans. And while we've made much progress in the fight for equality, there's still work to be done. Proud to reaffirm my commitment to that work with a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Schakowsky Statement Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2020 The Hill - Our Uneven March Towards Equality Rep.Chris Pappas
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Chairman Takano, Brownley, Rice Call on VA to Update Exclusionary Motto, Honor Women, LGBTQ Veterans Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "This week's #SCOTUS decision outlawed workplace discrimination for the LGBTQ community. But in too many other areas of life, LGBTQ Americans still face discrimination. It's time to pass the #EqualityAct to fix this injustice." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "During these dark times, these two decisions from the Supreme Court this week were a surprising ray of light. LGBTQ+ Americans. Our Dreamers. No discrimination. Embracing immigrants. These are part of our American ideals." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen.Ben Luján
June 17, 2020 Harris, Brown, Feinstein, Smith, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights for the Department of Education - Hayes Leads Connecticut Delegation Members And 22 House Democrats In Defending Connecticut's Gender-Inclusive Athletic Policy Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
June 17, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Quigley Calls for Hud Secretary Carson's Resignation After Years of Targeting Lgbtq Americans Rep.Mike Quigley
June 17, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court's ruling today secures critical protections for LGBTQ Americans across the country -- but it's far from the end. Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans must stop holding up the #EqualityAct and finally vote for progress. #SitRoom" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 16, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
June 16, 2020 Rep. Demings Praises SCOTUS' LGBTQ+ Decision Rep.Darren Soto
June 16, 2020 Congressional Leaders Condemn Trump Administration Assault on ACA's Anti-Discrimination Protections Rep.Lois Frankel
June 16, 2020 Another Step Toward Equality Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court decision prohibiting employment discrimination for LGBTQ+ Americans is a step forward, but reminds us that we have so much more work to do The next step is to pass the Equality Act Sen. McConnell: Join the rest of the country. Put the bill on the Senate floor" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "On the heels of the historic Supreme Court ruling: Every single Senate Democrat just told Senator McConnell to put the #EqualityAct on the floor. It passed the House over a year ago. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must be over once and for all. #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Scott Statement on Landmark Decision to Secure Employment Protections for LGBTQ People Rep.Bobby Scott
June 15, 2020 Merkley Applauds Supreme Court Decision Upholding LGBTQ Rights, Calls for Senate to Pass Equality Act Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Nadler & Cohen Denounce Trump Administration Rollback of Civil Rights Protections in Healthcare Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's Pride month *unknown character* *unknown character* *unknown character* So Trump decides to strip away LGBTQ patient protections. Hate is the point. SHAMEFUL." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 15, 2020 Representative Smith Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Protections Rep.Adam Smith
June 15, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Supreme Court's Ruling on Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ People in the Workplace Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 15, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Anti-LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS ruling affirms what we know to be right -- that an employer cannot fire someone for simply being gay or transgender in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "No one should be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. I'm pleased SCOTUS upheld workplace protections today for members of the LGBTQ+ community. This is an important step on the long road to a more perfect union with liberty and justice for all." Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 15, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII Sen.Ben Luján
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "For Don Zarda and Aimee Stephens who did not live to see this day. For Gerald Bostock. Thank you for all you've done to fight for equality. And we'll keep fighting for the Equality Act and progress. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Congressman Al Green Commends Historic Supreme Court Ruling Rep.Al Green
June 15, 2020 Scanlon Statement on Landmark SCOTUS Decision Protecting LGBTQ Americans Rep.Mary Scanlon
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's ruling is a hard-fought victory for justice and equality. Thanks to the work of tireless #LGBTQ advocates, you can no longer be fired over who you are or whom you love. We must keep fighting to protect #LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in all facets of life." Sen.Ben Luján
June 15, 2020 Quigley Statement on Landmark SCOTUS Decision Rep.Mike Quigley
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's momentous Supreme Court ruling affirms that all Americans, regardless of who you are or whom you love, are protected from discrimination in the workplace under federal law. Thank you to all whose activism & courage made this victory possible." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The #SCOTUS 6-3 decision is a huge step forward for #LGBTQ equality in America. We must keep marching for full equality for every #LGBTQ American across our country and work to pass the #EqualityAct in the Senate." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 15, 2020 Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Ruling On LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination Cases Sen.Dick Durbin
June 15, 2020 Peters Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Federal Employment Discrimination Law Protects LGBTQ+ Employees Sen.Gary Peters
June 15, 2020 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Issues Statement in Response to The Supreme Court's Decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, Recent Trump Administration Rollbacks of Protections for Transgender Americans Rep.Sylvia Garcia
June 15, 2020 Chairman Raskin Statement on Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court did the right thing & ruled that federal employment discrimination protections do extend to LGBTQ+ Americans Sen McConnell--Now you need to let the Senate vote on the Equality Act! NO American should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 DeLauro Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Protecting and Affirming Rights of Members of LGBTQ Community Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Love doesn't discriminate. Neither should the law. PROGRESS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 15, 2020 Linda Sánchez Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling in Favor of LGBTQ Workers Rep.Linda Sánchez
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