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May 17, 2019
Merkley, Collins, Baldwin, Booker Pledge to Work to Continue Equality Act Momentum in Senate
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 17, 2019
Merkley Celebrates House Passage of Equality Act: "let the Bells of Freedom Ring"
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 16, 2019
Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 1, 2019
"A Historic Step in the Journey to Equality:" Merkley Applauds House Committee Passage of Equality Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 30, 2019
Wyden Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ Americans From Housing Discrimination
Sen. Ron Wyden
April 11, 2019
Haaland, Bonamici To Introduce Elder Pride Act
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 2, 2019
Merkley Statement on Equality Act Hearing: 'A Huge Step Forward in the Fight for LGBTQ Equality'
Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 11, 2019
The Equality Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 20, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Refusing to Recognize the Transgender Community Violates Science, Civil Rights
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Press Administration on LGBTQ Diplomatic Discrimination
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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. Ron Wyden, ...
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. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Gregg Harper, Chairman of the Committee on House Administration - Pocan Leads More than 50 House Democrats in Calling on Speaker Ryan to Include LGBT Content in Workplace Training
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 4, 2018
Wyden Statement on Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court Decision
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 23, 2018
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Civil Rights of All Americans
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 22, 2018
Harris, Leahy & Hirono Lead Colleagues in Legislation to Protect Civil Rights of All Americans
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 21, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Hold Accountable Russian and Chechen Officials Responsible for Human Rights Abuses Against LGBT Persons in Chechnya
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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. Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 3, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Outline Objections to Health Dept. Rule Encouraging Discrimination Against Patients
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Merkley Applauds 2nd Circuit Decision Reaffirming LGBTQ Americans' Right to a Discrimination-Free Workplace
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Jan. 19, 2018
Wyden Statement on This Week's Trump Administration Rollbacks at HHS
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Continue to Prioritize LGBTQ Youth in Key Programs
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Investigate Reported Persecution of LGBTQ People in Azerbaijan
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
Bonamici, Merkley Introduce Bill to Improve Services for LGBT Older Adults
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
As LGBTQ Rights Case Heads to Supreme Court, Merkley and Wyden Join Amicus Brief in Support of Equal Treatment in Public Accomodations
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Eric D. Hargan, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Prioritize LGBTQ Youth in Key Programs
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Services for LGBT Seniors
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Deutch, Bonamici, Crist Reignite Efforts to Improve Services for LGBT Seniors
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Crist Bill Reignites Efforts to Improve Services for LGBT Seniors
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Bonamici, Deutch, Crist Introduce Bill to Improve Services for LGBT Older Adults
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 8, 2017
Merkley, Oregonians Rally to Support Transgender Military Members, Veterans
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 8, 2017
Letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions - Pallone and Cicilline Lead Letter Urging Attorney General Sessions to Uphold LGBT Worker Protections
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
Senate Democrats Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 27, 2017
Merkley Blasts Trump Administration's Pro-Discrimination Stance
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 26, 2017
Merkley Decries Trump Transgender Ban
Sen. Jeff Merkley
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May 17, 2019
Merkley, Collins, Baldwin, Booker Pledge to Work to Continue Equality Act Momentum in Senate
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 17, 2019
Merkley Celebrates House Passage of Equality Act: "let the Bells of Freedom Ring"
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 17, 2019
Equality Act
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 16, 2019
Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reduce Bullying and Harassment at Colleges
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 1, 2019
"A Historic Step in the Journey to Equality:" Merkley Applauds House Committee Passage of Equality Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 30, 2019
Wyden Introduces Bill to Protect LGBTQ Americans From Housing Discrimination
Sen.Ron Wyden
April 11, 2019
Haaland, Bonamici To Introduce Elder Pride Act
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 2, 2019
Merkley Statement on Equality Act Hearing: 'A Huge Step Forward in the Fight for LGBTQ Equality'
Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 11, 2019
The Equality Act
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 20, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Refusing to Recognize the Transgender Community Violates Science, Civil Rights
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Press Administration on LGBTQ Diplomatic Discrimination
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - End Ban on Medically Necessary Treatments for Transgender Veterans
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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.Ron Wyden, ...
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.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Gregg Harper, Chairman of the Committee on House Administration - Pocan Leads More than 50 House Democrats in Calling on Speaker Ryan to Include LGBT Content in Workplace Training
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
June 4, 2018
Wyden Statement on Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court Decision
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 23, 2018
Wyden, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Civil Rights of All Americans
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 22, 2018
Harris, Leahy & Hirono Lead Colleagues in Legislation to Protect Civil Rights of All Americans
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 21, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Hold Accountable Russian and Chechen Officials Responsible for Human Rights Abuses Against LGBT Persons in Chechnya
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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.Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 3, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Maintain LGBTQ Questions on Data Collection Surveys
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Democrats Outline Objections to Health Dept. Rule Encouraging Discrimination Against Patients
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Merkley Applauds 2nd Circuit Decision Reaffirming LGBTQ Americans' Right to a Discrimination-Free Workplace
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Jan. 19, 2018
Wyden Statement on This Week's Trump Administration Rollbacks at HHS
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - Continue to Prioritize LGBTQ Youth in Key Programs
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 8, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Rex Tillerson, Secretary of State - Investigate Reported Persecution of LGBTQ People in Azerbaijan
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
Bonamici, Merkley Introduce Bill to Improve Services for LGBT Older Adults
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
As LGBTQ Rights Case Heads to Supreme Court, Merkley and Wyden Join Amicus Brief in Support of Equal Treatment in Public Accomodations
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Eric D. Hargan, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services - Prioritize LGBTQ Youth in Key Programs
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 7, 2017
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Services for LGBT Seniors
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Deutch, Bonamici, Crist Reignite Efforts to Improve Services for LGBT Seniors
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Crist Bill Reignites Efforts to Improve Services for LGBT Seniors
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 2, 2017
Bonamici, Deutch, Crist Introduce Bill to Improve Services for LGBT Older Adults
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Aug. 29, 2017
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Aug. 8, 2017
Merkley, Oregonians Rally to Support Transgender Military Members, Veterans
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 8, 2017
Letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions - Pallone and Cicilline Lead Letter Urging Attorney General Sessions to Uphold LGBT Worker Protections
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 3, 2017
Senate Democrats Call for Equal Dignity in the Tax Code
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 28, 2017
Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 27, 2017
Merkley Blasts Trump Administration's Pro-Discrimination Stance
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 26, 2017
Merkley Decries Trump Transgender Ban
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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