×
Meet Civic Sage
Ask real questions about politics—and get clear, factual answers.
Civic Sage pulls directly from
Vote Smart's verified, nonpartisan research.
No opinions. No spin. Just trusted context.
Built with boundaries, on purpose
So you get facts you can trust.
You can ask about:
Your representatives & their biographies
Voting records, legislation, & ballots
Special interest groups & political influence
How government works
Start Chatting
Learn More
HAVE OUR BACKS
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
×
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
THE FACTS
BIO
BIO
VOTES
VOTES
POSITIONS
POSITIONS
RATINGS
RATINGS
Donate
No Thank You
OFFICIALS
LEGISLATION
INTEREST GROUPS
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
COMMITTEES
VETOES
Public Statements
Reset All Filters
Office
Congressional
Presidential
Congressional
Gubernatorial
State Legislative
Federal Judicial
Statewide
State Judicial
State
New Mexico
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
National
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Issue
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
All Issues
Abortion
Agriculture and Food
Animals and Wildlife
Arts, Entertainment, and History
Business and Consumers
Campaign Finance
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Constitution
Criminal Justice
Death Penalty
Defense
Drugs
Economy and Fiscal
Education
Elections
Employment and Affirmative Action
Energy
Entitlements and the Safety Net
Environment
Executive Branch
Family
Federal, State and Local Relations
Finance and Banking
Food Processing and Sales
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Aid
Gambling and Gaming
Government Budget and Spending
Government Operations
Guns
Health Insurance
Health and Health Care
Higher Education
Housing and Property
Immigration
Indigenous Peoples
Infrastructure
Judicial Branch
K-12 Education
Labor Unions
Legal
Legislative Branch
Marijuana
Marriage
Military Personnel
Minors and Children
Monetary Policy
National Security
Natural Resources
Oil and Gas
Religion
Reproduction
Science
Senior Citizens
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Stem Cell Research
Taxes
Technology and Communication
Trade
Transportation
Unemployed and Low-Income
Veterans
Women
Limit results to:
Officials
Candidates
Date Range
Start Date
End Date
Apply
Keyword Search
enter search term
Search string must be longer than 3 characters.
Page 1 of 2
1
2
chevron_right
results per page:
50
75
50
25
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Frontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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. Ben Luján, ...
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. Martin Heinrich, ...
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. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love."
Sen. Ben Luján
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. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2020
Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII
Sen. Ben Luján
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Today's ruling is a hard-fought victory for justice and equality. Thanks to the work of tireless #LGBTQ advocates, you can no longer be fired over who you are or whom you love. We must keep fighting to protect #LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in all facets of life."
Sen. Ben Luján
June 12, 2020
Tweet - "The #Pulse nightclub shooting was a horrifying act of gun violence that took the lives of 49 individuals celebrating Pride Month. We must honor their memory by continuing our efforts to #EndGunViolence and advocating for LGBTQ equality."
Sen. Ben Luján
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "As we recognize #PrideMonth, we acknowledge the hard-fought gains towards equality by LGTBQ individuals & reflect on the work still needed to achieve justice, especially for transgender women of color. This is a fight I will continue as an ally alongside the LGBTQ community."
Sen. Ben Luján
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
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "More than 22 trans individuals have been killed this year. Black women are disproportionately targeted - with 91% of these murders perpetrated against black women. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm remembering these women & fighting for change."
Sen. Ben Luján
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. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just gutted civil rights protections for transgender Americans and abortion patients -- a dangerous ruling that effectively discriminates against Americans seeking health care. There should be no room in our country for this type of discrimination."
Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019
As Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights cases, Udall and Heinrich support civil rights protections for workers
Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Sen. Ben Luján
March 28, 2019
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's decision to ban individuals from serving in the military based solely on their gender identity is bigoted & wrong. This vote was an important signal that Congress will stand for the rights of all Americans, even if the commander-in-chief has abandoned them."
Sen. Ben Luján
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
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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. Martin Heinrich, ...
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. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 13, 2018
Luján Statement on LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Sen. Ben Luján
June 8, 2018
Heinrich Statement In Honor Of LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen. Martin Heinrich
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
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 27, 2018
Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - More Than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 3, 2017
Heinrich Backs Equal Rights For LGBTQ Community In U.S. Supreme Court Case
Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2017
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Refund Equality Act To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Same-Sex Couples
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 5, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Concerns About Student Civil Rights
Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 27, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Harmful Actions on Civil Rights Protections, Enforcement
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 27, 2017
Celebrating LGBTQ Equality
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 9, 2017
Heinrich Recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 4, 2017
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Equality Act To Ban LGBTQ Discrimination Nationwide
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 29, 2016
Heinrich Joins Fights To Urge Court To Recognize Protections For LGBT Americans
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 24, 2016
Heinrich Welcomes Designation of First National Monument Honoring LGBT Rights
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 24, 2016
Lujan Statement Celebrating LGBT Pride Month
Sen. Ben Luján
June 21, 2016
Letter to Robert Califf, MD, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration - End Discriminatory Blood Donation Ban
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2016
Heinrich Backs Legislation to Prevent Suspected Terrorists from Purchasing Guns and Explosives
Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 12, 2016
Lujan Statement on Orlando Shooting
Sen. Ben Luján
May 2, 2016
Letter to the Honorable John King, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Urge to Clarify Legal Protections for LGBT Students
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 23, 2016
Letter to the Honorable Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security - LGBT Immigrants
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 23, 2015
KOB Eyewitness News 4 - New Bill Aimed at Dishonorably Discharged Gay Veterans
Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 22, 2015
Members Of NM Delegation Seek to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation
Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 26, 2015
Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Support of Marriage Equality
Sen. Ben Luján
June 26, 2015
Heinrich Lauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision To Expand Marriage Equality Nationwide
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Frontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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.Ben Luján, ...
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.Martin Heinrich, ...
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.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 18, 2020
Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love."
Sen.Ben Luján
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.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2020
Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII
Sen.Ben Luján
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Today's ruling is a hard-fought victory for justice and equality. Thanks to the work of tireless #LGBTQ advocates, you can no longer be fired over who you are or whom you love. We must keep fighting to protect #LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in all facets of life."
Sen.Ben Luján
June 12, 2020
Tweet - "The #Pulse nightclub shooting was a horrifying act of gun violence that took the lives of 49 individuals celebrating Pride Month. We must honor their memory by continuing our efforts to #EndGunViolence and advocating for LGBTQ equality."
Sen.Ben Luján
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "As we recognize #PrideMonth, we acknowledge the hard-fought gains towards equality by LGTBQ individuals & reflect on the work still needed to achieve justice, especially for transgender women of color. This is a fight I will continue as an ally alongside the LGBTQ community."
Sen.Ben Luján
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
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
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.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Tweet - "More than 22 trans individuals have been killed this year. Black women are disproportionately targeted - with 91% of these murders perpetrated against black women. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm remembering these women & fighting for change."
Sen.Ben Luján
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.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just gutted civil rights protections for transgender Americans and abortion patients -- a dangerous ruling that effectively discriminates against Americans seeking health care. There should be no room in our country for this type of discrimination."
Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019
As Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights cases, Udall and Heinrich support civil rights protections for workers
Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Sen.Ben Luján
March 28, 2019
Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's decision to ban individuals from serving in the military based solely on their gender identity is bigoted & wrong. This vote was an important signal that Congress will stand for the rights of all Americans, even if the commander-in-chief has abandoned them."
Sen.Ben Luján
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
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
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.Martin Heinrich, ...
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.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 13, 2018
Luján Statement on LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Sen.Ben Luján
June 8, 2018
Heinrich Statement In Honor Of LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen.Martin Heinrich
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
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 27, 2018
Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - More Than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 3, 2017
Heinrich Backs Equal Rights For LGBTQ Community In U.S. Supreme Court Case
Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2017
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Refund Equality Act To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Same-Sex Couples
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 5, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Concerns About Student Civil Rights
Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 27, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Harmful Actions on Civil Rights Protections, Enforcement
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 27, 2017
Celebrating LGBTQ Equality
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 9, 2017
Heinrich Recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 4, 2017
Udall, Heinrich Introduce Equality Act To Ban LGBTQ Discrimination Nationwide
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 29, 2016
Heinrich Joins Fights To Urge Court To Recognize Protections For LGBT Americans
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 24, 2016
Heinrich Welcomes Designation of First National Monument Honoring LGBT Rights
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 24, 2016
Lujan Statement Celebrating LGBT Pride Month
Sen.Ben Luján
June 21, 2016
Letter to Robert Califf, MD, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration - End Discriminatory Blood Donation Ban
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2016
Heinrich Backs Legislation to Prevent Suspected Terrorists from Purchasing Guns and Explosives
Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 12, 2016
Lujan Statement on Orlando Shooting
Sen.Ben Luján
May 2, 2016
Letter to the Honorable John King, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Urge to Clarify Legal Protections for LGBT Students
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 23, 2016
Letter to the Honorable Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security - LGBT Immigrants
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
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
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 23, 2015
KOB Eyewitness News 4 - New Bill Aimed at Dishonorably Discharged Gay Veterans
Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 22, 2015
Members Of NM Delegation Seek to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation
Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 26, 2015
Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Support of Marriage Equality
Sen.Ben Luján
June 26, 2015
Heinrich Lauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision To Expand Marriage Equality Nationwide
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Page 1 of 2
1
2
chevron_right
clear
Log in
face
lock_outline
face
person
person_outline
email
lock
lock_outline
Enter the same password as above, for verification.
arrow_upward