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Jan. 25, 2021 Gillibrand Applauds Biden Order Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 19, 2021 Gillibrand, Collins Applaud General Lloyd Austin's Commitment To Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago today, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, ending this discriminatory policy. Today, we continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It is long past time for the Senate to pass the Equality Act. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett: Sexual orientation and gender identity are not "preference". LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. We cannot turn back the clock. Democrats will not stop fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalComingOutDay, we can't turn back the clock The ACA provided historic anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans But the GOP's rushing to jam through a justice to strike down ACA Democrats are fighting for health care for LGBTQ+ Americans #WhatsAtStake" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: This is what's at stake with Republicans trying to force through this illegitimate process. People's rights. Ending marriage equality. Stripping away LGBTQ+ rights. We are fighting to stop it." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
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. Grace Meng, ...
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. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 29, 2020 Meng Statement on Pride Month Rep. Grace Meng
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember the Stonewall Uprising 51 years ago: I'm so proud to join @NYCPride to keep fighting for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans across this country. Happy #Pride! #PrideMonth #NYCPride" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It is long past time to put the Equality Act on the floor of the Senate! #NYCPride #Pride #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Five years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled that marriage equality is the law of the land. We won't stop fighting for equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. #LoveIsLove #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Following LGBTQ SCOTUS Ruling, Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Amendment To Defense Bill To Give Transgender Service Members Anti-Discrimination Protections Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land." Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "During these dark times, these two decisions from the Supreme Court this week were a surprising ray of light. LGBTQ+ Americans. Our Dreamers. No discrimination. Embracing immigrants. These are part of our American ideals." Sen. Chuck Schumer
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. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "On the heels of the historic Supreme Court ruling: Every single Senate Democrat just told Senator McConnell to put the #EqualityAct on the floor. It passed the House over a year ago. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must be over once and for all. #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court decision prohibiting employment discrimination for LGBTQ+ Americans is a step forward, but reminds us that we have so much more work to do The next step is to pass the Equality Act Sen. McConnell: Join the rest of the country. Put the bill on the Senate floor" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's Pride month *unknown character* *unknown character* *unknown character* So Trump decides to strip away LGBTQ patient protections. Hate is the point. SHAMEFUL." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court did the right thing & ruled that federal employment discrimination protections do extend to LGBTQ+ Americans Sen McConnell--Now you need to let the Senate vote on the Equality Act! NO American should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Love doesn't discriminate. Neither should the law. PROGRESS." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
June 15, 2020 Nadler & Cohen Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers from Discrimination Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "For Don Zarda and Aimee Stephens who did not live to see this day. For Gerald Bostock. Thank you for all you've done to fight for equality. And we'll keep fighting for the Equality Act and progress. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Nadler & Cohen Denounce Trump Administration Rollback of Civil Rights Protections in Healthcare Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "So proud to join Long Island Pride! Because even if we can't march and dance together this year in person, the LGBTQ+ community will never stop being proud, showing pride, making your voices heard, and holding power accountable so that America lives up to our ideals. #PrideMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years ago in #PrideMonth, 49 people were killed at #PulseNightclub Terrible reminder the LGBTQ+ community & particularly people of color within the community suffer disproportionally from gun violence Sen McConnell--We must vote on House-passed universal background checks bill" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "How cruel do you have to be to announce a roll back of health protections for transgender Americans in the middle of a global pandemic, in the middle of #PrideMonth, and on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting?!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Letter to Mr. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Quigley Calls for Release of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 2, 2020 Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 1, 2020 At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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. Tom Suozzi, ...
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. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 15, 2020 Velázquez on Puerto Rico Civil Code Legislation Rep. Nydia Velázquez
May 13, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on the Passing of Aimee Stephens Rep. Jerry Nadler
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 Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 2, 2020 FDA Changes Blood Donation Policy After Letter from Oversight Committee Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Urge FDA to Immediately Revise Policy Banning Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Blood as Coronavirus Threatens Nation's Supply Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Harlem Renaissance blues singer, musician, and performer Gladys Bentley was a true pioneer. While singing and playing the piano, Bentley's performances helped break barriers for LGBTQ performers. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "LGBTQ rights activist and icon Marsha P. Johnson served as an important leader of the Stonewall Uprising--a pivotal moment for LGBTQ equality. Her legacy is one that we must honor and fight for. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to William Kovacic, Former Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Rep. Maloney Leads Members of NY Delegation in Letter to ICE Demanding Answers Regarding the Detainment of Human Trafficking Survivor and Trans Man Yuen "Chin" Mei Tsui Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 25, 2021 Gillibrand Applauds Biden Order Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Jan. 19, 2021 Gillibrand, Collins Applaud General Lloyd Austin's Commitment To Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago today, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed, ending this discriminatory policy. Today, we continue to fight for LGBTQ+ rights. It is long past time for the Senate to pass the Equality Act. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett: Sexual orientation and gender identity are not "preference". LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. We cannot turn back the clock. Democrats will not stop fighting for LGBTQ+ rights. #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalComingOutDay, we can't turn back the clock The ACA provided historic anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans But the GOP's rushing to jam through a justice to strike down ACA Democrats are fighting for health care for LGBTQ+ Americans #WhatsAtStake" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Make no mistake: This is what's at stake with Republicans trying to force through this illegitimate process. People's rights. Ending marriage equality. Stripping away LGBTQ+ rights. We are fighting to stop it." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Brownley, Lee, DeGette, Nadler, and Pappas Lead Bicameral Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Refusal of Care Rule Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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.Grace Meng, ...
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.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 29, 2020 Meng Statement on Pride Month Rep.Grace Meng
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember the Stonewall Uprising 51 years ago: I'm so proud to join @NYCPride to keep fighting for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans across this country. Happy #Pride! #PrideMonth #NYCPride" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 28, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Mitch McConnell: It is long past time to put the Equality Act on the floor of the Senate! #NYCPride #Pride #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Five years ago today, the Supreme Court ruled that marriage equality is the law of the land. We won't stop fighting for equality for LGBTQ+ Americans. #LoveIsLove #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 25, 2020 Following LGBTQ SCOTUS Ruling, Gillibrand, Collins Introduce Amendment To Defense Bill To Give Transgender Service Members Anti-Discrimination Protections Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Democrats took to the floor today to demand that the Senate pass the #EqualityAct. Senate Republicans objected. But we will not stop fighting. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. And we must make the Equality Act the law of the land." Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 18, 2020 Tweet - "During these dark times, these two decisions from the Supreme Court this week were a surprising ray of light. LGBTQ+ Americans. Our Dreamers. No discrimination. Embracing immigrants. These are part of our American ideals." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "On the heels of the historic Supreme Court ruling: Every single Senate Democrat just told Senator McConnell to put the #EqualityAct on the floor. It passed the House over a year ago. Discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans must be over once and for all. #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 16, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court decision prohibiting employment discrimination for LGBTQ+ Americans is a step forward, but reminds us that we have so much more work to do The next step is to pass the Equality Act Sen. McConnell: Join the rest of the country. Put the bill on the Senate floor" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's Pride month *unknown character* *unknown character* *unknown character* So Trump decides to strip away LGBTQ patient protections. Hate is the point. SHAMEFUL." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court did the right thing & ruled that federal employment discrimination protections do extend to LGBTQ+ Americans Sen McConnell--Now you need to let the Senate vote on the Equality Act! NO American should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Love doesn't discriminate. Neither should the law. PROGRESS." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
June 15, 2020 Nadler & Cohen Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Protecting LGBTQ Workers from Discrimination Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "For Don Zarda and Aimee Stephens who did not live to see this day. For Gerald Bostock. Thank you for all you've done to fight for equality. And we'll keep fighting for the Equality Act and progress. Because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Nadler & Cohen Denounce Trump Administration Rollback of Civil Rights Protections in Healthcare Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
June 14, 2020 Tweet - "So proud to join Long Island Pride! Because even if we can't march and dance together this year in person, the LGBTQ+ community will never stop being proud, showing pride, making your voices heard, and holding power accountable so that America lives up to our ideals. #PrideMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years ago in #PrideMonth, 49 people were killed at #PulseNightclub Terrible reminder the LGBTQ+ community & particularly people of color within the community suffer disproportionally from gun violence Sen McConnell--We must vote on House-passed universal background checks bill" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "How cruel do you have to be to announce a roll back of health protections for transgender Americans in the middle of a global pandemic, in the middle of #PrideMonth, and on the anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting?!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 9, 2020 Letter to Mr. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Quigley Calls for Release of LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
June 2, 2020 Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
June 1, 2020 At Start of Pride Month, Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Highlight Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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.Tom Suozzi, ...
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.Adriano Espaillat, ...
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.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 15, 2020 Velázquez on Puerto Rico Civil Code Legislation Rep.Nydia Velázquez
May 13, 2020 Chairman Nadler Statement on the Passing of Aimee Stephens Rep.Jerry Nadler
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 Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 2, 2020 FDA Changes Blood Donation Policy After Letter from Oversight Committee Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Maloney and Ocasio-Cortez Urge FDA to Immediately Revise Policy Banning Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Blood as Coronavirus Threatens Nation's Supply Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Harlem Renaissance blues singer, musician, and performer Gladys Bentley was a true pioneer. While singing and playing the piano, Bentley's performances helped break barriers for LGBTQ performers. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "LGBTQ rights activist and icon Marsha P. Johnson served as an important leader of the Stonewall Uprising--a pivotal moment for LGBTQ equality. Her legacy is one that we must honor and fight for. #BlackHistoryMonth" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to William Kovacic, Former Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Rep. Maloney Leads Members of NY Delegation in Letter to ICE Demanding Answers Regarding the Detainment of Human Trafficking Survivor and Trans Man Yuen "Chin" Mei Tsui Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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