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Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Quigley Leads T-Hud Member Letter to Secretary Carson on Continued Absence of Lgbt Housing Resources
Rep. Pete Aguilar, ...
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "Deeply disappointed by the Admin's decision to effectively deny U.S. visas for same-sex partners of diplomats & @UN officials. This @StateDept policy adds undue hardship on couples from countries that criminalize gay marriage & should be reversed."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "It is cruel and discriminatory that the Trump administration is denying visas to unmarried, same-sex partners of foreign diplomats and @UN employees. The majority of countries still ban same-sex marriage. What purpose does it serve to force partners from these countries to leave?"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Shameful Public Charge Rule Change
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Seven years ago, we took a firm stand against bigotry by finally ending the discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and in turn America took an important step towards recognizing its highest ideals of equality. #LoveIsLove"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 12, 2018
Political Dirty Trick Video Against Smith
Rep. Chris Smith
Sept. 6, 2018
Tweet - "History in India and a victory for LGBTQ rights and equality around the world. Love is love."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Wonderful to hear that India's Supreme Court has thrown out #Section377, an outdated law which made being in a same-sex relationship a crime. Congratulations to all the LGBTQ advocates who fought to make this a reality!"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Aug. 16, 2018
Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure Accurate Representation Of LGBTQ Community In Census and ACS
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 9, 2018
Ohio Needs Our Support Now
Rep. Jim Himes
Aug. 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Top Judiciary and Education and the Workforce Dems Demand Briefing on New DOJ Religious Liberty Task Force
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 1, 2018
Letter to Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Reverse Effort Placing Transgender Offenders at Risk for Sexual Assault
Sen. Peter Welch, ...
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "A year ago, @POTUS tweeted a harmful policy that makes our nation less safe by banning transgender service members. Since then, courts have been clear: this is discrimination, no matter how it's phrased. Proud to join @HRC & @LambdaLegal to #ProtectTransTroops. #TransBanTweetUp"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "#OTD a year ago, President Trump impulsively tweeted a ban on our transgender troops. If you're skilled enough to qualify, you should be allowed to serve, period. I'm proud to stand with @HRC & @LambdaLegal in a #TransBanTweetUp to always #ProtectTransTroops."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "One year ago today, people from WA & across the nation stood up & let @realDonaldTrump know his plan to ban transgender troops from our military was a non-starter--& we won't let him forget the sacrifice transgender troops make in service to our country. #TransBanTweetUp"
Sen. Patty Murray
July 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "I strongly oppose @HouseGOP's #AderholtAmendment that is a #LicenseToDiscriminate against #LGBT Americans by allowing taxpayer-funded agencies to discriminate against prospective foster or adoptive parents & deny loving homes to children who need them most. RT if you oppose."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2018
Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 18, 2018
Kaine Joins Markey To Introduce Bill To Ban Use Of Gay And Trans Panic Defense
Sen. Tim Kaine
July 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Markey, Shaheen, and Cardin Urge Greater Accountability for Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Conflict Zones
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 13, 2018
Kennedy & Markey Introduce Legislation to Ban use of Gay and Trans Panic Defense
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
July 11, 2018
Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Attack on LGBT Americans
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2018
Pelosi Statement on GOP License to Discriminate Amendment
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, Republicans have chosen to use their House Majority to discriminate against #LGBT Americans. This time, their victims also include children in need of safe and loving homes. http://bit.ly/2zvu9ST"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2018
Norton Says Congress' Authority Over D.C. Makes Kavanaugh Unique Threat to D.C.'s Women and LGBTQ Community
Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 4, 2018
Tweet - "Today, I am celebrating the FREEDOM of every American to choose to marry the person they love, as established by the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2018
Gottheimer and Glen Rock Community Leaders Celebrate LGBT Pride Month
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
June 29, 2018
Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
June 29, 2018
Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 28, 2018
Letter to the President - Norcross, Cicilline Lead Letter Urging Trump to Protect LGBT Rights
Rep. Donald Norcross
June 27, 2018
Shaheen Statement on Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy
Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
June 27, 2018
Statement On Justice Kennedy Retirement
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 26, 2018
Reps. Murphy, Ros-Lehtinen, and Pocan Honor LGBT Job Creators During Pride Month
Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
June 26, 2018
Letter to David Pekoske, Transportation Security Administration - Jayapal and Kennedy Demand TSA Treat Transgender Travelers with Dignity and Respect
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
June 26, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "5 years ago today, #SCOTUS did more than strike down #DOMA-- it struck a note of equality & inclusion. Today, let us celebrate the hard-won victories in the march for equality & draw strength from them as we seek further progress. http://bit.ly/2tGZrjo #LoveWins #EqualityForward"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "Together, we will continue to fight for justice, and I look forward to continuing work with my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to advance equality for all, including by passing the #EqualityAct to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "#OTD 3 years ago, love won. But we can't ever stop fighting for full equality. LGBTQ people continue to face discrimination simply for being who they are. That's wrong, and I'm proud to support federal protections that will ensure love always wins."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
June 26, 2018
Waters Introduces Bill to Restore Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Secretary Carson
Rep. Maxine Waters
June 25, 2018
McCollum Statement on 2018 LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep. Betty McCollum
June 17, 2018
Aurora Pride Parade
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 16, 2018
Tweet - "No one in the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights was consulted before @BetsyDeVosED's rolled back guidance to enforce transgender students' civil rights. This is shameful and wrong."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 15, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's own employees told her that the discrimination transgender students face in schools can be a matter of life and death. Instead, she backed away from enforcing their civil rights."
Sen. Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Gregg Harper, Chairman of the Committee on House Administration - Pocan Leads More than 50 House Democrats in Calling on Speaker Ryan to Include LGBT Content in Workplace Training
Rep. Jim Himes, ...
June 13, 2018
Luján Statement on LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Sen. Ben Luján
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Quigley Leads T-Hud Member Letter to Secretary Carson on Continued Absence of Lgbt Housing Resources
Rep.Pete Aguilar, ...
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "Deeply disappointed by the Admin's decision to effectively deny U.S. visas for same-sex partners of diplomats & @UN officials. This @StateDept policy adds undue hardship on couples from countries that criminalize gay marriage & should be reversed."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2018
Tweet - "It is cruel and discriminatory that the Trump administration is denying visas to unmarried, same-sex partners of foreign diplomats and @UN employees. The majority of countries still ban same-sex marriage. What purpose does it serve to force partners from these countries to leave?"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 26, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Shameful Public Charge Rule Change
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Seven years ago, we took a firm stand against bigotry by finally ending the discriminatory "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, and in turn America took an important step towards recognizing its highest ideals of equality. #LoveIsLove"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 12, 2018
Political Dirty Trick Video Against Smith
Rep.Chris Smith
Sept. 6, 2018
Tweet - "History in India and a victory for LGBTQ rights and equality around the world. Love is love."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Wonderful to hear that India's Supreme Court has thrown out #Section377, an outdated law which made being in a same-sex relationship a crime. Congratulations to all the LGBTQ advocates who fought to make this a reality!"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Aug. 16, 2018
Duckworth Helps Introduce Legislation to Ensure Accurate Representation Of LGBTQ Community In Census and ACS
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 9, 2018
Ohio Needs Our Support Now
Rep.Jim Himes
Aug. 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Top Judiciary and Education and the Workforce Dems Demand Briefing on New DOJ Religious Liberty Task Force
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Aug. 1, 2018
Letter to Hugh Hurwitz, Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Reverse Effort Placing Transgender Offenders at Risk for Sexual Assault
Sen.Peter Welch, ...
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "A year ago, @POTUS tweeted a harmful policy that makes our nation less safe by banning transgender service members. Since then, courts have been clear: this is discrimination, no matter how it's phrased. Proud to join @HRC & @LambdaLegal to #ProtectTransTroops. #TransBanTweetUp"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "#OTD a year ago, President Trump impulsively tweeted a ban on our transgender troops. If you're skilled enough to qualify, you should be allowed to serve, period. I'm proud to stand with @HRC & @LambdaLegal in a #TransBanTweetUp to always #ProtectTransTroops."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2018
Tweet - "One year ago today, people from WA & across the nation stood up & let @realDonaldTrump know his plan to ban transgender troops from our military was a non-starter--& we won't let him forget the sacrifice transgender troops make in service to our country. #TransBanTweetUp"
Sen.Patty Murray
July 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 24, 2018
Tweet - "I strongly oppose @HouseGOP's #AderholtAmendment that is a #LicenseToDiscriminate against #LGBT Americans by allowing taxpayer-funded agencies to discriminate against prospective foster or adoptive parents & deny loving homes to children who need them most. RT if you oppose."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2018
Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 18, 2018
Kaine Joins Markey To Introduce Bill To Ban Use Of Gay And Trans Panic Defense
Sen.Tim Kaine
July 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Markey, Shaheen, and Cardin Urge Greater Accountability for Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Conflict Zones
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
July 13, 2018
Kennedy & Markey Introduce Legislation to Ban use of Gay and Trans Panic Defense
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
July 11, 2018
Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Attack on LGBT Americans
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2018
Pelosi Statement on GOP License to Discriminate Amendment
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 11, 2018
Tweet - "Once again, Republicans have chosen to use their House Majority to discriminate against #LGBT Americans. This time, their victims also include children in need of safe and loving homes. http://bit.ly/2zvu9ST"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2018
Norton Says Congress' Authority Over D.C. Makes Kavanaugh Unique Threat to D.C.'s Women and LGBTQ Community
Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 4, 2018
Tweet - "Today, I am celebrating the FREEDOM of every American to choose to marry the person they love, as established by the Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 2, 2018
Gottheimer and Glen Rock Community Leaders Celebrate LGBT Pride Month
Rep.Josh Gottheimer
June 29, 2018
Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month
Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
June 29, 2018
Cantwell, Murray Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as Pride Month
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 28, 2018
Letter to the President - Norcross, Cicilline Lead Letter Urging Trump to Protect LGBT Rights
Rep.Donald Norcross
June 27, 2018
Shaheen Statement on Retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy
Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
June 27, 2018
Statement On Justice Kennedy Retirement
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 26, 2018
Reps. Murphy, Ros-Lehtinen, and Pocan Honor LGBT Job Creators During Pride Month
Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
June 26, 2018
Letter to David Pekoske, Transportation Security Administration - Jayapal and Kennedy Demand TSA Treat Transgender Travelers with Dignity and Respect
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
June 26, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "5 years ago today, #SCOTUS did more than strike down #DOMA-- it struck a note of equality & inclusion. Today, let us celebrate the hard-won victories in the march for equality & draw strength from them as we seek further progress. http://bit.ly/2tGZrjo #LoveWins #EqualityForward"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "Together, we will continue to fight for justice, and I look forward to continuing work with my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to advance equality for all, including by passing the #EqualityAct to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2018
Tweet - "#OTD 3 years ago, love won. But we can't ever stop fighting for full equality. LGBTQ people continue to face discrimination simply for being who they are. That's wrong, and I'm proud to support federal protections that will ensure love always wins."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
June 26, 2018
Waters Introduces Bill to Restore Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Secretary Carson
Rep.Maxine Waters
June 25, 2018
McCollum Statement on 2018 LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep.Betty McCollum
June 17, 2018
Aurora Pride Parade
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 16, 2018
Tweet - "No one in the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights was consulted before @BetsyDeVosED's rolled back guidance to enforce transgender students' civil rights. This is shameful and wrong."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 15, 2018
Tweet - ".@BetsyDeVosED's own employees told her that the discrimination transgender students face in schools can be a matter of life and death. Instead, she backed away from enforcing their civil rights."
Sen.Patty Murray
June 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Gregg Harper, Chairman of the Committee on House Administration - Pocan Leads More than 50 House Democrats in Calling on Speaker Ryan to Include LGBT Content in Workplace Training
Rep.Jim Himes, ...
June 13, 2018
Luján Statement on LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Sen.Ben Luján
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