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Dec. 13, 2022
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at White House Bill Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "The Respect for Marriage Act is now the law of the land! With pride, fortitude and unbreakable unity, @POTUS and the Democratic Congress have achieved a landmark victory in the fight for full equality."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is full. The Respect for Marriage Act will soon be the law of the land: a glorious triumph for love and freedom."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 25, 2022
Tweet - "@HouseDemocrats passed bipartisan and bicameral legislation to enshrine into law a fundamental freedom: the right to marry whomever you choose. Shamefully, 157 Republicans do not believe marriage equality should be the law of the land."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 19, 2022
Rep. Panetta Votes to Protect Marriage Equality With the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
July 19, 2022
Costa votes to Protect Marriage Equality for Same Sex and Interracial Couples
Rep. Jim Costa
July 19, 2022
Rep. Bera Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality for Same Sex and Interracial Couples
Rep. Ami Bera
July 19, 2022
Thompson Votes to Pass Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Mike Thompson
June 22, 2022
Schiff, Chu Introduce Bill To Ensure Lgbtq+ Individuals Equal Access To Reproductive Treatments
Sen. Adam Schiff
Jan. 13, 2022
REP. PANETTA INTRODUCES THE MARRIAGE EQUALITY FOR DISABLED ADULTS ACT
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
June 25, 2021
Brownley Introduces Bill To Reflect Marriage Equality In Federal Code
Rep. Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Sworn in To 116 Th Congress; Priorities Include Restoring Democracy, Serving Women Veterans, Addressing Climate Change
Rep. Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Introduces Bill to Ensure Federal Code Better Reflects Lgbtq Equality
Rep. Julia Brownley
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally
Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Notify Same-Sex Couples of Social Security Eligibility
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Arne Duncan, Department of Education Secretary - Ensuring LGBTQ Equality
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
July 20, 2015
Newsletter: Making Government Work for San Diegans
Rep. Scott Peters
July 9, 2015
Agenda: Outside the Supreme Court: A Decision that has Changed the Country
Rep. Ted Lieu
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep. Eric Swalwell, ...
July 9, 2015
Roll Call - SCOTUS Scene Contrasts with Quiet Capitol
Rep. Ted Lieu
July 7, 2015
Marriage Equality
Rep. Mark Takano
June 26, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement Supreme Court Obergefell v. Hodges Ruling
Rep. Mark Takano
June 26, 2015
Dr. Ruiz Statement on Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Supreme Court Decision
Rep. Raul Ruiz
June 26, 2015
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2015
Rep. Peters' Statement on Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep. Scott Peters
June 26, 2015
Swalwell Praises Supreme Court Ruling for Marriage Equality
Rep. Eric Swalwell
June 26, 2015
Congressman Lieu Statement on Obergefell v. Hodges Decision
Rep. Ted Lieu
June 26, 2015
"Love is Love" - Rep. Chu Praises Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality
Rep. Judy Chu
June 26, 2015
Statement of Congressman DeSaulnier on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
June 26, 2015
Linda Sánchez Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Same Sex Marriage
Rep. Linda Sánchez
June 26, 2015
Congressman Garamendi Celebrates Marriage Equality Decision, Says March Toward Justice for All Continues
Rep. John Garamendi
April 28, 2015
Pelosi Statement on Oral Arguments in Supreme Court Cases on Marriage Equality
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 23, 2015
Fast Track and Marriage Equality
Rep. Mark Takano
March 6, 2015
Pelosi, Reid, Nadler and Feinstein Lead Bicameral Amicus to Supreme Court on Marriage Equality Cases
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 6, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Joins More Than 200 Congressional Democrats On SCOTUS Brief in Support of Marriage Equality
Rep. Mark Takano
Nov. 5, 2014
Desert Sun - Rep. Raul Ruiz Claims Victory; Brian Nestande Concedes
Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Oct. 9, 2014
Rep. Peters Receives 100% Score from Nation's Largest LGBT Organization
Rep. Scott Peters
Oct. 6, 2014
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Decline Appeals to Marriage Equality Victories
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 1, 2014
Schwartz, Takano and Davis Lead Efforts to Ensure Same-Sex Couples Receive the Social Security Benefits They've Earned
Rep. Mark Takano
Sept. 30, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Commisioner of the Social Security Administration - Same Sex Couples and Social Security Benefits
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
Sept. 10, 2014
Rep. Takano Statement on LGBT Veterans Benefits Amendment
Rep. Mark Takano
July 24, 2014
Pelosi Statement on Republican Rules Committee Vote to Sue the President
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 23, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Introduces Legislation to Close Social Security and Medicare LGBT Loopholes
Rep. Mark Takano
June 20, 2014
Pelosi Statement on Administration Extending More Marriage Benefits to Same Sex Couples
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 23, 2014
Rep. Mike Thompson Calls on Social Security Administration to Provide Equal Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses
Rep. Mike Thompson
May 22, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner- Same-Sex Spouses Deserve Equal Social Security Benefits
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
Aug. 29, 2013
Pelosi Statement on Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages for Federal Tax Purposes
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 27, 2013
Pelosi Statement on Approval of Green Card for Anthony John Makk & Bradford Wells
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 14, 2013
Rep. Schiff Praises Pentagon's Decision to Extend Rights to Same-Sex Married Couples
Sen. Adam Schiff
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Politician
Dec. 13, 2022
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at White House Bill Signing of the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 13, 2022
Tweet - "The Respect for Marriage Act is now the law of the land! With pride, fortitude and unbreakable unity, @POTUS and the Democratic Congress have achieved a landmark victory in the fight for full equality."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 8, 2022
Tweet - "My heart is full. The Respect for Marriage Act will soon be the law of the land: a glorious triumph for love and freedom."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 25, 2022
Tweet - "@HouseDemocrats passed bipartisan and bicameral legislation to enshrine into law a fundamental freedom: the right to marry whomever you choose. Shamefully, 157 Republicans do not believe marriage equality should be the law of the land."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 19, 2022
Rep. Panetta Votes to Protect Marriage Equality With the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
July 19, 2022
Costa votes to Protect Marriage Equality for Same Sex and Interracial Couples
Rep.Jim Costa
July 19, 2022
Rep. Bera Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality for Same Sex and Interracial Couples
Rep.Ami Bera
July 19, 2022
Thompson Votes to Pass Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Mike Thompson
June 22, 2022
Schiff, Chu Introduce Bill To Ensure Lgbtq+ Individuals Equal Access To Reproductive Treatments
Sen.Adam Schiff
Jan. 13, 2022
REP. PANETTA INTRODUCES THE MARRIAGE EQUALITY FOR DISABLED ADULTS ACT
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
June 25, 2021
Brownley Introduces Bill To Reflect Marriage Equality In Federal Code
Rep.Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Sworn in To 116 Th Congress; Priorities Include Restoring Democracy, Serving Women Veterans, Addressing Climate Change
Rep.Julia Brownley
Jan. 3, 2019
Brownley Introduces Bill to Ensure Federal Code Better Reflects Lgbtq Equality
Rep.Julia Brownley
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally
Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
Oct. 26, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Notify Same-Sex Couples of Social Security Eligibility
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
July 23, 2015
Letter to Arne Duncan, Department of Education Secretary - Ensuring LGBTQ Equality
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
July 20, 2015
Newsletter: Making Government Work for San Diegans
Rep.Scott Peters
July 9, 2015
Agenda: Outside the Supreme Court: A Decision that has Changed the Country
Rep.Ted Lieu
July 9, 2015
Letter to Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
Rep.Eric Swalwell, ...
July 9, 2015
Roll Call - SCOTUS Scene Contrasts with Quiet Capitol
Rep.Ted Lieu
July 7, 2015
Marriage Equality
Rep.Mark Takano
June 26, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Statement Supreme Court Obergefell v. Hodges Ruling
Rep.Mark Takano
June 26, 2015
Dr. Ruiz Statement on Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Supreme Court Decision
Rep.Raul Ruiz
June 26, 2015
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2015
Rep. Peters' Statement on Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep.Scott Peters
June 26, 2015
Swalwell Praises Supreme Court Ruling for Marriage Equality
Rep.Eric Swalwell
June 26, 2015
Congressman Lieu Statement on Obergefell v. Hodges Decision
Rep.Ted Lieu
June 26, 2015
"Love is Love" - Rep. Chu Praises Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality
Rep.Judy Chu
June 26, 2015
Statement of Congressman DeSaulnier on Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
June 26, 2015
Linda Sánchez Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Same Sex Marriage
Rep.Linda Sánchez
June 26, 2015
Congressman Garamendi Celebrates Marriage Equality Decision, Says March Toward Justice for All Continues
Rep.John Garamendi
April 28, 2015
Pelosi Statement on Oral Arguments in Supreme Court Cases on Marriage Equality
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 23, 2015
Fast Track and Marriage Equality
Rep.Mark Takano
March 6, 2015
Pelosi, Reid, Nadler and Feinstein Lead Bicameral Amicus to Supreme Court on Marriage Equality Cases
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 6, 2015
Rep. Mark Takano Joins More Than 200 Congressional Democrats On SCOTUS Brief in Support of Marriage Equality
Rep.Mark Takano
Nov. 5, 2014
Desert Sun - Rep. Raul Ruiz Claims Victory; Brian Nestande Concedes
Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Oct. 9, 2014
Rep. Peters Receives 100% Score from Nation's Largest LGBT Organization
Rep.Scott Peters
Oct. 6, 2014
Pelosi Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Decline Appeals to Marriage Equality Victories
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 1, 2014
Schwartz, Takano and Davis Lead Efforts to Ensure Same-Sex Couples Receive the Social Security Benefits They've Earned
Rep.Mark Takano
Sept. 30, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Commisioner of the Social Security Administration - Same Sex Couples and Social Security Benefits
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
Sept. 10, 2014
Rep. Takano Statement on LGBT Veterans Benefits Amendment
Rep.Mark Takano
July 24, 2014
Pelosi Statement on Republican Rules Committee Vote to Sue the President
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 23, 2014
Rep. Mark Takano Introduces Legislation to Close Social Security and Medicare LGBT Loopholes
Rep.Mark Takano
June 20, 2014
Pelosi Statement on Administration Extending More Marriage Benefits to Same Sex Couples
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 23, 2014
Rep. Mike Thompson Calls on Social Security Administration to Provide Equal Benefits to Same-Sex Spouses
Rep.Mike Thompson
May 22, 2014
Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner- Same-Sex Spouses Deserve Equal Social Security Benefits
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
Aug. 29, 2013
Pelosi Statement on Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages for Federal Tax Purposes
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 27, 2013
Pelosi Statement on Approval of Green Card for Anthony John Makk & Bradford Wells
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 14, 2013
Rep. Schiff Praises Pentagon's Decision to Extend Rights to Same-Sex Married Couples
Sen.Adam Schiff
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