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June 1, 2020
Schiff Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Sen. Adam Schiff
May 27, 2020
Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
May 22, 2020
Tweet - "Harvey Milk was a man of extraordinary vision and tenacity, who challenged us all to fight for a better future for the LGBTQ community & all Americans. His relentless optimism remains an inspiration as we confront this unprecedented crisis. #HarveyMilkDay https://speaker.gov/newsroom/52220"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 22, 2020
Letter to Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use of the DHH and and Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of Suicide Prevention Branch of Center for Mental Health Services - Pingree, 43 Bipartisan Members Urge Trump Admin to Preserve Mental Health Services for LGBTQ Youth Throughout Pandemic
Rep. Scott Peters, ...
May 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 20, 2020
Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Gil Cisneros, ...
May 17, 2020
Tweet - "As we mark #IDAHOTB, we also mark one year since the House passed the #EqualityAct to bring our nation closer to achieving liberty & justice for all. Even as Leader McConnell has ignored this legislation, we refuse to back down from the fight for equality for all LGBTQ people."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 17, 2020
Pelosi Statement on One Year Anniversary of House Passage of the Equality Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and John Barsa, Acting Administrator USAID - Senator Markey and Rep. Titus Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department, USAID to Protect Global LGBTQI Population During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
May 1, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Assault on the Health of LGBTQ Americans
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 26, 2020
Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community
Rep. Linda Sánchez, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Congresswoman Angie Craig Hosts Parents of Matthew Shepard and LGBT Equality Caucus to Champion Acceptance and Prevent Hate Crimes
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Rep Lieu and The Equality Caucus Team up With Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons in Fight to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Taxpayer-Funded Conversion "therapy"
Rep. Ted Lieu
Feb. 5, 2020
Equality Caucus Teams Up with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons in Fight to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Taxpayer-Funded Conversion "Therapy"
Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
Jan. 21, 2020
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces a Resolution Recognizing No Name Calling Week
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Jan. 17, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention
Rep. Lou Correa, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 70+ House Members Urge Senate to Reject Judicial Nominee Vandyke for his Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs
Rep. Norma Torres, ...
Dec. 22, 2019
Tweet - "They told us throwing out "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would damage our military. They told us "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was essential protecting America. They were wrong. Nine years after DADT was finally repealed, our military is stronger for it."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections
Rep. Ami Bera, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - ".@HouseDemocrats are committed to ensuring that every transgender American can live free from fear and violence, and putting an end to heartbreaking attacks on these brave individuals -- particularly those waged against trans women of color."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Such a pleasure to speak with @angelicaross this #TransDayofRemembrance about the fight to ensure a future free from fear & violence for transgender Americans. It's been more than 180 days since the #EqualityAct passed the House -- it's time for the Senate to hold a vote."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2019
The Washington Blade - How Congress can give rightful honor to our veterans
Rep. Mark Takano
Nov. 20, 2019
Pelosi Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2019
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 19, 2019
Transgender Remembrance Day
Rep. Gil Cisneros
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's proposed rule allowing @HHSgov grant recipients to discriminate against LGBTQ Americans using taxpayer funds is shameful. This is a perfect example of why we must make the #EqualityAct the law of the land."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary U.S. Department of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education - Bonamici Leads 58 Lawmakers in Demanding DeVos Protect Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month"
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Recognizing Max Disposti As Constituent of the Month
Rep. Mike Levin
Sept. 20, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Announces North County LGBTQ Resource Center Founder as Constituent of the Month
Rep. Mike Levin
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. Pressley, Wexton Slam Carson's Latest Attack on Transgender Americans
Rep. Jimmy Gomez, ...
July 25, 2019
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of the PRIDE Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Discrimination has no place in our society or in our laws. Advancing the PRIDE Act is a critical step in bringing our nation closer to fulfilling its founding promise that all are created equal."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 24, 2019
Harder Statement on "Straight Pride" Event in His District
Rep. Josh Harder
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission
Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
July 17, 2019
Schiff, Watson Coleman Introduce PrEP Access and Coverage Act
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
July 4, 2019
Tweet - "For 55 years, the Civil Rights Act has been a pillar of fairness across America. It's time for the Supreme Court to recognize its protections extend to people facing discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 4, 2019
Pelosi Joins Members of Congress in Amicus Brief Calling for Full LGBTQ Equality Under the Civil Rights Act
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 30, 2019
Tweet - "This #Pride Month has reminded us that despite the many challenges facing the #LGBTQ community nationwide, there is so much reason for hope. I am grateful for all of the amazing work being done to advance equality here in San Francisco & nationwide. #Pride2019"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "50 years after the Stonewall Uprising, the movement for equality and acceptance that it triggered is continuing to improve the lives of LGBTQ Americans & all who love them nationwide. #Pride https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/62819/ "
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 28, 2019
Pelosi Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 27, 2019
Rep Lieu Introduces Federal Ban on LGBTQ Conversion Therapy
Rep. Ted Lieu
June 26, 2019
Pelosi Statement on 4th Anniversary of Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2019
Tweet - "LGBTQ couples & families strengthen our communities with their love & devotion every day. As we mark four years since the Supreme Court established marriage equality, we recommit ourselves to the fight for full equality & the passage of the #EqualityAct. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/62619/ "
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 18, 2019
PRIDE Act Fixes Discrimination Against LGBT Couples in Tax Code
Rep. Judy Chu
June 14, 2019
On 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots, Rep. Chu Introduces Refund Equality Act
Rep. Judy Chu
June 1, 2019
Pelosi Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Date
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Politician
June 1, 2020
Schiff Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Sen.Adam Schiff
May 27, 2020
Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
May 22, 2020
Tweet - "Harvey Milk was a man of extraordinary vision and tenacity, who challenged us all to fight for a better future for the LGBTQ community & all Americans. His relentless optimism remains an inspiration as we confront this unprecedented crisis. #HarveyMilkDay https://speaker.gov/newsroom/52220"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 22, 2020
Letter to Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use of the DHH and and Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of Suicide Prevention Branch of Center for Mental Health Services - Pingree, 43 Bipartisan Members Urge Trump Admin to Preserve Mental Health Services for LGBTQ Youth Throughout Pandemic
Rep.Scott Peters, ...
May 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
May 20, 2020
Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Gil Cisneros, ...
May 17, 2020
Tweet - "As we mark #IDAHOTB, we also mark one year since the House passed the #EqualityAct to bring our nation closer to achieving liberty & justice for all. Even as Leader McConnell has ignored this legislation, we refuse to back down from the fight for equality for all LGBTQ people."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 17, 2020
Pelosi Statement on One Year Anniversary of House Passage of the Equality Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
May 7, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and John Barsa, Acting Administrator USAID - Senator Markey and Rep. Titus Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department, USAID to Protect Global LGBTQI Population During Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
May 1, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Trump Administration Assault on the Health of LGBTQ Americans
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 26, 2020
Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community
Rep.Linda Sánchez, ...
Feb. 13, 2020
Congresswoman Angie Craig Hosts Parents of Matthew Shepard and LGBT Equality Caucus to Champion Acceptance and Prevent Hate Crimes
Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Rep Lieu and The Equality Caucus Team up With Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons in Fight to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Taxpayer-Funded Conversion "therapy"
Rep.Ted Lieu
Feb. 5, 2020
Equality Caucus Teams Up with Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons in Fight to Protect LGBTQ Youth from Taxpayer-Funded Conversion "Therapy"
Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
Jan. 21, 2020
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces a Resolution Recognizing No Name Calling Week
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Jan. 17, 2020
Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention
Rep.Lou Correa, ...
Jan. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 70+ House Members Urge Senate to Reject Judicial Nominee Vandyke for his Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs
Rep.Norma Torres, ...
Dec. 22, 2019
Tweet - "They told us throwing out "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would damage our military. They told us "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was essential protecting America. They were wrong. Nine years after DADT was finally repealed, our military is stronger for it."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections
Rep.Ami Bera, ...
Dec. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - ".@HouseDemocrats are committed to ensuring that every transgender American can live free from fear and violence, and putting an end to heartbreaking attacks on these brave individuals -- particularly those waged against trans women of color."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "Such a pleasure to speak with @angelicaross this #TransDayofRemembrance about the fight to ensure a future free from fear & violence for transgender Americans. It's been more than 180 days since the #EqualityAct passed the House -- it's time for the Senate to hold a vote."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2019
The Washington Blade - How Congress can give rightful honor to our veterans
Rep.Mark Takano
Nov. 20, 2019
Pelosi Statement on Transgender Day of Remembrance
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 20, 2019
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Nov. 19, 2019
Transgender Remembrance Day
Rep.Gil Cisneros
Nov. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's proposed rule allowing @HHSgov grant recipients to discriminate against LGBTQ Americans using taxpayer funds is shameful. This is a perfect example of why we must make the #EqualityAct the law of the land."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 22, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary U.S. Department of Education, and the Hon. Kenneth L. Marcus, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education - Bonamici Leads 58 Lawmakers in Demanding DeVos Protect Civil Rights of LGBTQ Students
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month"
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
Sept. 24, 2019
Recognizing Max Disposti As Constituent of the Month
Rep.Mike Levin
Sept. 20, 2019
Representative Mike Levin Announces North County LGBTQ Resource Center Founder as Constituent of the Month
Rep.Mike Levin
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. Pressley, Wexton Slam Carson's Latest Attack on Transgender Americans
Rep.Jimmy Gomez, ...
July 25, 2019
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of the PRIDE Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Discrimination has no place in our society or in our laws. Advancing the PRIDE Act is a critical step in bringing our nation closer to fulfilling its founding promise that all are created equal."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 24, 2019
Harder Statement on "Straight Pride" Event in His District
Rep.Josh Harder
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission
Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
July 17, 2019
Schiff, Watson Coleman Introduce PrEP Access and Coverage Act
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
July 4, 2019
Tweet - "For 55 years, the Civil Rights Act has been a pillar of fairness across America. It's time for the Supreme Court to recognize its protections extend to people facing discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 4, 2019
Pelosi Joins Members of Congress in Amicus Brief Calling for Full LGBTQ Equality Under the Civil Rights Act
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 30, 2019
Tweet - "This #Pride Month has reminded us that despite the many challenges facing the #LGBTQ community nationwide, there is so much reason for hope. I am grateful for all of the amazing work being done to advance equality here in San Francisco & nationwide. #Pride2019"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "50 years after the Stonewall Uprising, the movement for equality and acceptance that it triggered is continuing to improve the lives of LGBTQ Americans & all who love them nationwide. #Pride https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/62819/ "
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 28, 2019
Pelosi Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 27, 2019
Rep Lieu Introduces Federal Ban on LGBTQ Conversion Therapy
Rep.Ted Lieu
June 26, 2019
Pelosi Statement on 4th Anniversary of Supreme Court Marriage Equality Ruling
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 26, 2019
Tweet - "LGBTQ couples & families strengthen our communities with their love & devotion every day. As we mark four years since the Supreme Court established marriage equality, we recommit ourselves to the fight for full equality & the passage of the #EqualityAct. https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/62619/ "
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 18, 2019
PRIDE Act Fixes Discrimination Against LGBT Couples in Tax Code
Rep.Judy Chu
June 14, 2019
On 50th Anniversary of Stonewall Riots, Rep. Chu Introduces Refund Equality Act
Rep.Judy Chu
June 1, 2019
Pelosi Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
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