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June 30, 2023
Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Allowing Businesses To Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ Customers
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2023
In Speech On The Senate Floor, Durbin Defends The Rights Of LGBTQ+ Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2023
During Pride Month, Durbin & Duckworth Join Merkley, Baldwin, Booker To Introduce The Equality Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2023
New ED Rule Would Steamroll Five Decades of Progress for Women's Equality
Rep. Mary Miller
Feb. 1, 2023
Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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. Mike Bost, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - "Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes"
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 26, 2022
The Washington Times - ""PolitiFraud' defends Biden's push for child sex-change procedures"
Rep. Mary Miller
April 21, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 18, 2022
Left-Wing "Media" Attempts to Defend Dangerous Sex Change Chemicals
Rep. Mary Miller
April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 6, 2022
Rep. Mary Miller Grills Biden's HHS Secretary on Harmful Transgender Policies
Rep. Mary Miller
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2022
Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance
Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 3, 2021
Quigley Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Visit
Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 25, 2021
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Call on President Biden to Highlight LGBTQ+ Rights in Ukraine During Meeting with President Zelensky
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Blinken to Provide Additional Support to LGBTQ Asylum Seekers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Support LGBTQ Asylum Seekers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller Questions Education Secretary Cardona on Concerning New Guidanc
Rep. Mary Miller
July 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Again Calls for End to Detention of Trans Migrants
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 30, 2021
Schneider, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Extending Housing Protections for LGBTQ Individuals
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 24, 2021
Pride Month
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021
Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Members of Congress Push Effort to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 8, 2021
Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan And Bicameral Bill To End LGBTQ+ And Religious Discrimination In The Child Welfare System
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 7, 2021
Schakowsky Statement Recognizing Pride Month
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the US - As Pride Month Begins, Gillibrand Calls For The Inclusion Of A Permanent Gender Inclusive Marker ("X") On All Federal Ids
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 13, 2021
Quigley Advocated for Trans Immigrants During ICE Hearing
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 22, 2021
Business Before the Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "Many of the attacks on the bill are nothing more than the latest in a long line of fear-mongering targeting the LGBTQ community. Instead of discriminating against & marginalizing LGBTQ Americans--and LGBTQ kids--we should be working toward a more inclusive society. #EqualityActNOW"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Providing Equal Protection for All
Rep. Sean Casten
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "The Equality Act passed the House on a bipartisan basis. It's long past time for the Senate to consider this commonsense legislation to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination. LGBTQ rights are human rights."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Ritchie Torres Urges Hhs to Collect Data on Vaccine Distribution, Impact of Covid-19 on Lgbtq+ Community
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 6, 2021
Tweet - "After more than 21 hours on the Senate floor, Sen. Tuberville further delayed relief for American families with an amendment attacking transgender kids. But the @SenateDems majority made it clear: trans kids should not be used as political pawns, and #TransRightsAreHumanRights"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021
Tweet - "No amount of vile bullying is going to stop @RepMarieNewman or the #EqualityAct. Proud to stand with the transgender community as we work to pass this critical legislation and combat hateful discrimination."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021
Casten Statement on House Passage of Equality Act After Scathing Condemnation of GOP Rep's Transphobic Attack Against Member of Illinois Delegation
Rep. Sean Casten
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Politician
June 30, 2023
Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Allowing Businesses To Discriminate Against LGBTQ+ Customers
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2023
In Speech On The Senate Floor, Durbin Defends The Rights Of LGBTQ+ Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2023
During Pride Month, Durbin & Duckworth Join Merkley, Baldwin, Booker To Introduce The Equality Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2023
New ED Rule Would Steamroll Five Decades of Progress for Women's Equality
Rep.Mary Miller
Feb. 1, 2023
Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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.Mike Bost, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - "Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes"
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 26, 2022
The Washington Times - ""PolitiFraud' defends Biden's push for child sex-change procedures"
Rep.Mary Miller
April 21, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 18, 2022
Left-Wing "Media" Attempts to Defend Dangerous Sex Change Chemicals
Rep.Mary Miller
April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 6, 2022
Rep. Mary Miller Grills Biden's HHS Secretary on Harmful Transgender Policies
Rep.Mary Miller
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2022
Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance
Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 3, 2021
Quigley Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Visit
Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 25, 2021
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Call on President Biden to Highlight LGBTQ+ Rights in Ukraine During Meeting with President Zelensky
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Blinken to Provide Additional Support to LGBTQ Asylum Seekers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Support LGBTQ Asylum Seekers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller Questions Education Secretary Cardona on Concerning New Guidanc
Rep.Mary Miller
July 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Tae Johnson, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Again Calls for End to Detention of Trans Migrants
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 30, 2021
Schneider, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Extending Housing Protections for LGBTQ Individuals
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 24, 2021
Pride Month
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021
Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Members of Congress Push Effort to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 8, 2021
Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan And Bicameral Bill To End LGBTQ+ And Religious Discrimination In The Child Welfare System
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 7, 2021
Schakowsky Statement Recognizing Pride Month
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 18, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the US - As Pride Month Begins, Gillibrand Calls For The Inclusion Of A Permanent Gender Inclusive Marker ("X") On All Federal Ids
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 13, 2021
Quigley Advocated for Trans Immigrants During ICE Hearing
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 22, 2021
Business Before the Senate
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Tweet - "Many of the attacks on the bill are nothing more than the latest in a long line of fear-mongering targeting the LGBTQ community. Instead of discriminating against & marginalizing LGBTQ Americans--and LGBTQ kids--we should be working toward a more inclusive society. #EqualityActNOW"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Providing Equal Protection for All
Rep.Sean Casten
March 11, 2021
Tweet - "The Equality Act passed the House on a bipartisan basis. It's long past time for the Senate to consider this commonsense legislation to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination. LGBTQ rights are human rights."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Ritchie Torres Urges Hhs to Collect Data on Vaccine Distribution, Impact of Covid-19 on Lgbtq+ Community
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 6, 2021
Tweet - "After more than 21 hours on the Senate floor, Sen. Tuberville further delayed relief for American families with an amendment attacking transgender kids. But the @SenateDems majority made it clear: trans kids should not be used as political pawns, and #TransRightsAreHumanRights"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021
Tweet - "No amount of vile bullying is going to stop @RepMarieNewman or the #EqualityAct. Proud to stand with the transgender community as we work to pass this critical legislation and combat hateful discrimination."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021
Casten Statement on House Passage of Equality Act After Scathing Condemnation of GOP Rep's Transphobic Attack Against Member of Illinois Delegation
Rep.Sean Casten
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