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June 1, 2019
Tweet - "As we celebrate #PrideMonth, @HouseDemocrats also celebrate the recent passage of the #EqualityAct which prevents #LGBTQ persons from being fired, denied housing, or discriminated against b/c of who they love. It's time for the Senate to do their job & pass it as well."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019
Tweet - "Last month, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter into #PrideMonth, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019
Tweet - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials. His legacy reminds us all that we must not be afraid to speak up for what is right, even when it is difficult. #HarveyMilkDay"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019
Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act."
Rep. William Timmons
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "#LGBTQ Americans deserve the same protections against discrimination as the rest of Americans. No one ought to be fired for who they love or fear losing their home. It's time to end this discrimination by passing the #EqualityAct."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Jan. 23, 2019
Key House Democrats Condemn HHS Waiver Condoning Discrimination in Foster Care in South Carolina
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "The #TransMilitaryBan has no place in our country. How we can ban people from fighting for the very freedoms the military is charged with protecting? To the thousands of trans troops and their families currently serving, please know that we will keep fighting for you."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers See Troubling Language in Trade Deal
Rep. Ralph Norman, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Transgender and gender non-conforming Americans face discrimination and violence at an alarming rate. This #TransAwarenessWeek and always, I refuse to stand by as the Trump administration works against our efforts to end the prejudice and hate faced by the LGBTQ community."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 27, 2015
Letter to John Kerry, Secretary of State - LGBT Foreign Service Officers
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 6, 2015
Brief of 167 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 44 U.S. Senators as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioners
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 18, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Merkley Leads Over 200 Members of Congress in Calling for Executive Order Protecting LGBT Workers from Workplace Discrimination
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 14, 2014
Letter to John Kerry, Secretary of State - Anti-LGBT Legislation
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
March 1, 2013
212 Members of Congress File Historic Amicus Brief on DOMA Case before U.S. Supreme Court
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 7, 2012
Pelosi, Nadler, 143 House Members File New Amicus Brief on Federal Case Against DOMA
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
July 10, 2012
Pelosi, Nadler, 130 House Members File Amicus Brief on Federal Case Against DOMA
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
May 14, 2012
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 2, 2011
Pelosi, 132 House Members File Amicus Brief in Landmark Court Challenge to DOMA
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Dec. 22, 2010
McKeon, Wilson Statements on Senate Passage of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal
Rep. Joe Wilson, ...
Dec. 15, 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010
Rep. Joe Wilson
March 9, 2010
New York Times: Repeal Of "don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Filed In Senate
Rep. Joe Wilson
June 22, 2009
Letter to Barack Obama, President Of The United States - Suspend "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Rep. Jim Clyburn, ...
Oct. 26, 2006
Wilson Statement on New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Rep. Joe Wilson
Sept. 22, 2004
House Republicans: A Proud and Positive 10-Year Record of Achievement
Rep. Joe Wilson
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June 1, 2019
Tweet - "As we celebrate #PrideMonth, @HouseDemocrats also celebrate the recent passage of the #EqualityAct which prevents #LGBTQ persons from being fired, denied housing, or discriminated against b/c of who they love. It's time for the Senate to do their job & pass it as well."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
June 1, 2019
Tweet - "Last month, @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct to end discrimination against the #LGBTQ community. As we enter into #PrideMonth, I encourage my colleagues in the Senate to take up this important legislation and give our fellow Americans the rights they deserve."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 22, 2019
Tweet - "Today we honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, one of our nation's first openly LGBTQ elected officials. His legacy reminds us all that we must not be afraid to speak up for what is right, even when it is difficult. #HarveyMilkDay"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
May 17, 2019
Timmons To Vote No On H.R. 5, The So-Called "Equality Act."
Rep.William Timmons
May 17, 2019
Tweet - "#LGBTQ Americans deserve the same protections against discrimination as the rest of Americans. No one ought to be fired for who they love or fear losing their home. It's time to end this discrimination by passing the #EqualityAct."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Jan. 23, 2019
Key House Democrats Condemn HHS Waiver Condoning Discrimination in Foster Care in South Carolina
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "The #TransMilitaryBan has no place in our country. How we can ban people from fighting for the very freedoms the military is charged with protecting? To the thousands of trans troops and their families currently serving, please know that we will keep fighting for you."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 16, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers See Troubling Language in Trade Deal
Rep.Ralph Norman, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Transgender and gender non-conforming Americans face discrimination and violence at an alarming rate. This #TransAwarenessWeek and always, I refuse to stand by as the Trump administration works against our efforts to end the prejudice and hate faced by the LGBTQ community."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 27, 2015
Letter to John Kerry, Secretary of State - LGBT Foreign Service Officers
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 6, 2015
Brief of 167 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and 44 U.S. Senators as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioners
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 18, 2014
Letter to Barack Obama, President of the United States - Merkley Leads Over 200 Members of Congress in Calling for Executive Order Protecting LGBT Workers from Workplace Discrimination
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 14, 2014
Letter to John Kerry, Secretary of State - Anti-LGBT Legislation
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
March 1, 2013
212 Members of Congress File Historic Amicus Brief on DOMA Case before U.S. Supreme Court
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Sept. 7, 2012
Pelosi, Nadler, 143 House Members File New Amicus Brief on Federal Case Against DOMA
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
July 10, 2012
Pelosi, Nadler, 130 House Members File Amicus Brief on Federal Case Against DOMA
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
May 14, 2012
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 2, 2011
Pelosi, 132 House Members File Amicus Brief in Landmark Court Challenge to DOMA
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Dec. 22, 2010
McKeon, Wilson Statements on Senate Passage of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal
Rep.Joe Wilson, ...
Dec. 15, 2010
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010
Rep.Joe Wilson
March 9, 2010
New York Times: Repeal Of "don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Filed In Senate
Rep.Joe Wilson
June 22, 2009
Letter to Barack Obama, President Of The United States - Suspend "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
Rep.Jim Clyburn, ...
Oct. 26, 2006
Wilson Statement on New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
Rep.Joe Wilson
Sept. 22, 2004
House Republicans: A Proud and Positive 10-Year Record of Achievement
Rep.Joe Wilson
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