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Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census
Rep. Jason Crow, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
July 6, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students
Rep. Lauren Boebert, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes
Rep. Lauren Boebert, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - "Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes"
Rep. Lauren Boebert, ...
April 21, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Stop the TSA from Prioritizing Woke Transgender Policy Over National Security
Rep. Lauren Boebert
March 31, 2022
Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep. Lauren Boebert, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. John Hickenlooper
Dec. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS, Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. John Hickenlooper, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration -
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
June 30, 2021
Letter to. Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Baldwin, Bennet Request Review of Issues Facing Older LGBTQ Adults to Ensure High-Quality Care
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
June 24, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Launches Congressional Pride Month Recognition Program to Honor Local Lgbtq+ Organizations Across the District
Rep. Joe Neguse
Feb. 25, 2021
Congressman Neguse Helps Pass the Equality Act to Provide Critical Protections for Lgbtq+ Americans
Rep. Joe Neguse
Aug. 4, 2020
Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
July 30, 2020
Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
July 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Brown, Speier and 10 Lawmakers Call for an End to President Trump's Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Servicemembers, Demand More Transparency
Rep. Jason Crow, ...
June 30, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Harris, Murray, Colleagues to Barr: Reverse Anti-LGBTQ Position, Protect Transgender Workers from Discrimination
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
June 16, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
May 26, 2020
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Denounce HHS Proposal to Permit More Discrimination in Health Care, Weaken Protections
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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. Jason Crow, ...
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. Jason Crow, ...
March 26, 2020
Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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. Jason Crow, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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. Joe Neguse, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
May 24, 2019
Congressional Pro-Choice Leaders Blast White House over Dangerous and Discriminatory Rule Gutting Affordable Care Act Protections
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
May 17, 2019
Congressman Neguse Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discrimination Against All LGBTQ Americans
Rep. Joe Neguse
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep. Joe Neguse
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep. Diana DeGette
April 11, 2019
Bennet, Murkowski, Casey Introduce Bill to Invest in Health Care and Resources for LGBTQ+ Seniors
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
March 13, 2019
Congressman Joe Neguse Supports Equality Act of 2019
Rep. Joe Neguse
March 13, 2019
DeGette sponsors bill to ban discrimination on basis of sexual orientation, gender identity
Rep. Diana DeGette
March 13, 2019
Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Landmark, Bipartisan Equality Act
Sen. Michael Bennet
March 13, 2019
Statement by Congressman Crow on Introduction of the Equality Act
Rep. Jason Crow
Jan. 22, 2019
Rep. Jason Crow Statement on Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Jason Crow
Nov. 2, 2018
Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Oct. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Schneider Leads 100+ Democratic Members Urging Trump Administration to Reverse Decision to Deny Visas to Same-Sex Partners of Foreign Diplomats
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
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
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
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. Michael Bennet, ...
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. Michael Bennet, ...
June 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
June 4, 2018
Gov. Hickenlooper's statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission
Sen. John Hickenlooper
June 4, 2018
Bennet Statement on Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Ruling
Sen. Michael Bennet
June 4, 2018
DeGette Affirms Support for LGBTQ Public Accommodations Protections after Masterpiece Ruling
Rep. Diana DeGette
May 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal
Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
Date
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Politician
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census
Rep.Jason Crow, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
July 6, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students
Rep.Lauren Boebert, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes
Rep.Lauren Boebert, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - "Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes"
Rep.Lauren Boebert, ...
April 21, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Bill to Stop the TSA from Prioritizing Woke Transgender Policy Over National Security
Rep.Lauren Boebert
March 31, 2022
Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep.Lauren Boebert, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.John Hickenlooper
Dec. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS, Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.John Hickenlooper, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration -
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
June 30, 2021
Letter to. Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Baldwin, Bennet Request Review of Issues Facing Older LGBTQ Adults to Ensure High-Quality Care
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
June 24, 2021
Congressman Joe Neguse Launches Congressional Pride Month Recognition Program to Honor Local Lgbtq+ Organizations Across the District
Rep.Joe Neguse
Feb. 25, 2021
Congressman Neguse Helps Pass the Equality Act to Provide Critical Protections for Lgbtq+ Americans
Rep.Joe Neguse
Aug. 4, 2020
Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 4, 2020
Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
July 30, 2020
Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
July 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Brown, Speier and 10 Lawmakers Call for an End to President Trump's Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Servicemembers, Demand More Transparency
Rep.Jason Crow, ...
June 30, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Harris, Murray, Colleagues to Barr: Reverse Anti-LGBTQ Position, Protect Transgender Workers from Discrimination
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
June 16, 2020
Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
May 26, 2020
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Denounce HHS Proposal to Permit More Discrimination in Health Care, Weaken Protections
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
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.Jason Crow, ...
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.Jason Crow, ...
March 26, 2020
Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
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.Jason Crow, ...
Dec. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
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.Joe Neguse, ...
Oct. 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
May 24, 2019
Congressional Pro-Choice Leaders Blast White House over Dangerous and Discriminatory Rule Gutting Affordable Care Act Protections
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
May 17, 2019
Congressman Neguse Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discrimination Against All LGBTQ Americans
Rep.Joe Neguse
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep.Joe Neguse
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep.Diana DeGette
April 11, 2019
Bennet, Murkowski, Casey Introduce Bill to Invest in Health Care and Resources for LGBTQ+ Seniors
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
March 13, 2019
Congressman Joe Neguse Supports Equality Act of 2019
Rep.Joe Neguse
March 13, 2019
DeGette sponsors bill to ban discrimination on basis of sexual orientation, gender identity
Rep.Diana DeGette
March 13, 2019
Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Landmark, Bipartisan Equality Act
Sen.Michael Bennet
March 13, 2019
Statement by Congressman Crow on Introduction of the Equality Act
Rep.Jason Crow
Jan. 22, 2019
Rep. Jason Crow Statement on Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Jason Crow
Nov. 2, 2018
Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Oct. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Schneider Leads 100+ Democratic Members Urging Trump Administration to Reverse Decision to Deny Visas to Same-Sex Partners of Foreign Diplomats
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
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
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
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.Michael Bennet, ...
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.Michael Bennet, ...
June 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
June 4, 2018
Gov. Hickenlooper's statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission
Sen.John Hickenlooper
June 4, 2018
Bennet Statement on Masterpiece Cakeshop vs. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Ruling
Sen.Michael Bennet
June 4, 2018
DeGette Affirms Support for LGBTQ Public Accommodations Protections after Masterpiece Ruling
Rep.Diana DeGette
May 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal
Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
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