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Feb. 23, 2021
Equal Justice Under Law
Rep. Dina Titus
Feb. 23, 2021
Danger of Gender Identity Politics
Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 22, 2021
Rosen Co-Sponsors the Equality Act
Sen. Jacky Rosen
Feb. 22, 2021
Congressman Kim Co-Sponsors Equality Act
Sen. Andy Kim
Feb. 18, 2021
Congressman Steven Horsford Re-Introduces the Equality Act to Provide Historic Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans
Rep. Steven Horsford
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "No one ought to be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. Equality must include all LGBTQ+ Americans. The #EqualityAct is long overdue. We must pass it into law now."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2021
Baldwin, Merkley, Booker Announce Senate Introduction of Landmark, Urgently Needed LGBTQ Rights Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "No one in this country should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. Proud to support the #EqualityAct and excited to work with @SenJeffMerkley to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Our nation was founded on the promise that all are created equal and are worthy of dignity & respect. By reintroducing the Equality Act, we are making a commitment to this truth: that all Americans must be treated equally under the law. #EqualityAct "
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "For too long, LGBTQ Americans have faced discrimination in employment, housing, and education. I'm proud to support #EqualityAct and ensure that every LGBTQ person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.@LeaderHoyer"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. No American should face discrimination simply because of who they are or who they love. Today, I'm standing with @SenJeffMerkley, @SenBooker, @SenatorBaldwin, and @SenateDems to announce that we're reintroducing the #EqualityAct in the Senate."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2021
Blunt Rochester Fighting to Pass Equality Act
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Feb. 8, 2021
Capito Joins Effort to Protect Women's Sports
Sen. Shelley Capito
Feb. 4, 2021
Tweet - "LGBTQ+ rights are human rights!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2021
Senator Markey and Congressman Lowenthal Reintroduce Legislation Affirming U.S. Commitment to International Lgbtqi Rights
Sen. Ed Markey
Feb. 3, 2021
Senator Markey and Congressman Lowenthal Reintroduce Legislation Affirming U.S. Commitment to International Lgbtqi Rights
Sen. Ed Markey
Feb. 2, 2021
Rosen Votes to Confirm Pete Buttigieg for Secretary of Transportation
Sen. Jacky Rosen
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "The first openly gay Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate in U.S. history!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 25, 2021
Reed Backs Biden's Reversal of Trump's Discriminatory & Restrictive Policy That Weakened National Security & Blocked Transgender Troops from Serving
Sen. Jack Reed
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Our military is strongest when all are welcome to serve based on their skills and qualifications--not barred because of their gender identity. President Biden's executive order rightly reverses the previous administration's harmful ban on transgender Americans serving openly."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Trump's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform ran counter to our nation's principles & shortchanged our national security by denying the military the full talent & experience available to serve. I applaud @POTUS & @SecDef for ending this policy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "By bringing an end to the Trump Admin's cruel & arbitrary ban on trans troops, President Biden and America are restoring our proud pledge: that no one with the strength & bravery to serve in the U.S. military should be turned away because of who they are."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 25, 2021
Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021
Pelosi Statement on President Biden Executive Order Reversing Trump Transgender Service Ban
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "This discriminatory policy had no place in our military and I am glad to see President Biden agrees. Any American who meets the basic requirements to serve should be able to do so."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
Gillibrand Applauds Biden Order Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "This is big news: President Biden just lifted the Trump administration's heinous, discriminatory ban on transgender Americans serving in our military. Trans rights are human rights!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2021
Gillibrand, Collins Applaud General Lloyd Austin's Commitment To Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Ten years after America took the critical step of repealing the hateful #DontAskDontTell policy, we remain committed to honoring our LGBTQ servicemembers & all those who don the uniform. Our unfinished work is to end the Trump ban on transgender troops. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/122220"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "10 years ago today, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, ending this discriminatory policy. Today, we continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It is long past time for the Senate to pass the Equality Act. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 22, 2020
Pelosi Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 22, 2020
Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020
Representative Angie Craig Statement on the Protect Women's Sports Act
Rep. Angie Craig
Dec. 11, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Discriminatory Rule on Federal Contractors
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 2, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Discrimination in Financial Services Industry
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 20, 2020
Rep Lieu Statement on Circuit Court Decision on Conversion Therapy
Rep. Ted Lieu
Nov. 20, 2020
Tweet - "On this #TransDayOfRemembrance we honor all of the transgender and gender-nonconforming Americans whose lives were stolen by transphobic violence. I will continue doing everything I can to make this country--and its laws--more equal and accepting of every American."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Brown, Blumenthal Press VA to Improve Data Collection for LGBT Veterans and Measure Progress on Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 29, 2020
Pappas Alongside All the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution Affirming the Supreme Court's Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Rep. Chris Pappas
Oct. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record is full of red flags when it comes to LGBTQ rights. If she is confirmed, the right of Americans to simply be who they are and love who they love is at risk. Marriage equality is at risk. We can't take that chance--I'm voting to #BlockBarrett."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans are rushing forward with their plan to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. They want a right-wing 6-3 Supreme Court majority to end the Affordable Care Act, overturn Roe v. Wade, & undo progress in marriage equality. That's what at stake this week."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett: Sexual orientation and gender identity are not "preference". LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. We cannot turn back the clock. Democrats will not stop fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. #WhatsAtStake"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2020
Tweet - "This #NationalComingOutDay, we can't turn back the clock The ACA provided historic anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans But the GOP's rushing to jam through a justice to strike down ACA Democrats are fighting for health care for LGBTQ+ Americans #WhatsAtStake"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2020
Tweet - "The nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is a direct threat to the Affordable Care Act & the important protections it affords LGBTQ Americans. We must fight to protect the ACA with everything we can--far too much is at stake."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020
Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "New @TrevorProject survey: 60% of Black LGBTQ youth respondents who wanted mental health care were not able to get it, with over half citing affordability as the reason. We must address disparities in access to care. The Senate must pass The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Make no mistake: This is what's at stake with Republicans trying to force through this illegitimate process. People's rights. Ending marriage equality. Stripping away LGBTQ+ rights. We are fighting to stop it."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 23, 2021
Equal Justice Under Law
Rep.Dina Titus
Feb. 23, 2021
Danger of Gender Identity Politics
Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 22, 2021
Rosen Co-Sponsors the Equality Act
Sen.Jacky Rosen
Feb. 22, 2021
Congressman Kim Co-Sponsors Equality Act
Sen.Andy Kim
Feb. 18, 2021
Congressman Steven Horsford Re-Introduces the Equality Act to Provide Historic Protections for LGBTQ+ Americans
Rep.Steven Horsford
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "No one ought to be discriminated against because of who they are or who they love. Equality must include all LGBTQ+ Americans. The #EqualityAct is long overdue. We must pass it into law now."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Feb. 18, 2021
Baldwin, Merkley, Booker Announce Senate Introduction of Landmark, Urgently Needed LGBTQ Rights Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "No one in this country should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. Proud to support the #EqualityAct and excited to work with @SenJeffMerkley to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "Our nation was founded on the promise that all are created equal and are worthy of dignity & respect. By reintroducing the Equality Act, we are making a commitment to this truth: that all Americans must be treated equally under the law. #EqualityAct "
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "For too long, LGBTQ Americans have faced discrimination in employment, housing, and education. I'm proud to support #EqualityAct and ensure that every LGBTQ person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.@LeaderHoyer"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 18, 2021
Tweet - "LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. No American should face discrimination simply because of who they are or who they love. Today, I'm standing with @SenJeffMerkley, @SenBooker, @SenatorBaldwin, and @SenateDems to announce that we're reintroducing the #EqualityAct in the Senate."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 18, 2021
Blunt Rochester Fighting to Pass Equality Act
Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
Feb. 8, 2021
Capito Joins Effort to Protect Women's Sports
Sen.Shelley Capito
Feb. 4, 2021
Tweet - "LGBTQ+ rights are human rights!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 3, 2021
Senator Markey and Congressman Lowenthal Reintroduce Legislation Affirming U.S. Commitment to International Lgbtqi Rights
Sen.Ed Markey
Feb. 3, 2021
Senator Markey and Congressman Lowenthal Reintroduce Legislation Affirming U.S. Commitment to International Lgbtqi Rights
Sen.Ed Markey
Feb. 2, 2021
Rosen Votes to Confirm Pete Buttigieg for Secretary of Transportation
Sen.Jacky Rosen
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "The first openly gay Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate in U.S. history!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 29, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 25, 2021
Reed Backs Biden's Reversal of Trump's Discriminatory & Restrictive Policy That Weakened National Security & Blocked Transgender Troops from Serving
Sen.Jack Reed
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Our military is strongest when all are welcome to serve based on their skills and qualifications--not barred because of their gender identity. President Biden's executive order rightly reverses the previous administration's harmful ban on transgender Americans serving openly."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Trump's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform ran counter to our nation's principles & shortchanged our national security by denying the military the full talent & experience available to serve. I applaud @POTUS & @SecDef for ending this policy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "By bringing an end to the Trump Admin's cruel & arbitrary ban on trans troops, President Biden and America are restoring our proud pledge: that no one with the strength & bravery to serve in the U.S. military should be turned away because of who they are."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 25, 2021
Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021
Pelosi Statement on President Biden Executive Order Reversing Trump Transgender Service Ban
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "This discriminatory policy had no place in our military and I am glad to see President Biden agrees. Any American who meets the basic requirements to serve should be able to do so."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
Gillibrand Applauds Biden Order Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "This is big news: President Biden just lifted the Trump administration's heinous, discriminatory ban on transgender Americans serving in our military. Trans rights are human rights!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 19, 2021
Gillibrand, Collins Applaud General Lloyd Austin's Commitment To Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Ten years after America took the critical step of repealing the hateful #DontAskDontTell policy, we remain committed to honoring our LGBTQ servicemembers & all those who don the uniform. Our unfinished work is to end the Trump ban on transgender troops. https://speaker.gov/newsroom/122220"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "10 years ago today, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, ending this discriminatory policy. Today, we continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It is long past time for the Senate to pass the Equality Act. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 22, 2020
Pelosi Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 22, 2020
Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020
Representative Angie Craig Statement on the Protect Women's Sports Act
Rep.Angie Craig
Dec. 11, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Discriminatory Rule on Federal Contractors
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 2, 2020
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Discrimination in Financial Services Industry
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 20, 2020
Rep Lieu Statement on Circuit Court Decision on Conversion Therapy
Rep.Ted Lieu
Nov. 20, 2020
Tweet - "On this #TransDayOfRemembrance we honor all of the transgender and gender-nonconforming Americans whose lives were stolen by transphobic violence. I will continue doing everything I can to make this country--and its laws--more equal and accepting of every American."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Brown, Blumenthal Press VA to Improve Data Collection for LGBT Veterans and Measure Progress on Racial and Ethnic Disparities
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Oct. 29, 2020
Pappas Alongside All the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Resolution Affirming the Supreme Court's Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Rep.Chris Pappas
Oct. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record is full of red flags when it comes to LGBTQ rights. If she is confirmed, the right of Americans to simply be who they are and love who they love is at risk. Marriage equality is at risk. We can't take that chance--I'm voting to #BlockBarrett."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 19, 2020
Tweet - "Republicans are rushing forward with their plan to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. They want a right-wing 6-3 Supreme Court majority to end the Affordable Care Act, overturn Roe v. Wade, & undo progress in marriage equality. That's what at stake this week."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Judge Barrett: Sexual orientation and gender identity are not "preference". LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. We cannot turn back the clock. Democrats will not stop fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. #WhatsAtStake"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2020
Tweet - "This #NationalComingOutDay, we can't turn back the clock The ACA provided historic anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans But the GOP's rushing to jam through a justice to strike down ACA Democrats are fighting for health care for LGBTQ+ Americans #WhatsAtStake"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2020
Tweet - "The nomination of Judge Barrett to the Supreme Court is a direct threat to the Affordable Care Act & the important protections it affords LGBTQ Americans. We must fight to protect the ACA with everything we can--far too much is at stake."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020
Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2020
Tweet - "New @TrevorProject survey: 60% of Black LGBTQ youth respondents who wanted mental health care were not able to get it, with over half citing affordability as the reason. We must address disparities in access to care. The Senate must pass The Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 5, 2020
Tweet - "Make no mistake: This is what's at stake with Republicans trying to force through this illegitimate process. People's rights. Ending marriage equality. Stripping away LGBTQ+ rights. We are fighting to stop it."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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