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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. Ben Cardin, ...
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. David Trone, ...
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. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Ben Cardin, ...
May 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Attempt to Undermine LGBTQ Health Care Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Admin's rule to end anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans is outrageous. House Dems will continue to do everything in our power to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination & help ensure access to quality, affordable health care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #TransVisibilityDay, and I am proud to stand in solidarity with trans people around the country. In light of the public health crisis we face, we must continue to advocate for the trans community and work to ensure they are not denied health care due to discrimination." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Ben Cardin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 6, 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 - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Administration is attempting to rollback the #ACA's protections, including provisions that prohibit discrimination against #LGBTQ Americans in health care. House Dems will continue to defend the law and its protections. RT if you stand with us." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Ben Cardin, ...
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. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections Rep. David Trone, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the President's #WarOnWorkingFamilies. House Democrats will continue to work to protect access to anti-poverty programs & services so that more Americans can thrive and Make It In America." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats passed the #EqualityAct to ban workplace and other forms of discrimination that many #LGBTQ Americans face and we will continue to stand with the community until full, equal rights are achieved." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 8 years since the discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was repealed, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces. I was proud to bring legislation to repeal #DADT to the House Floor, and House Dems continue to stand up for LGBTQ rights." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. Pressley, Wexton Slam Carson's Latest Attack on Transgender Americans Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Reps. Raskin, Maloney Call on Department of Labor and Trump Administration to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Workers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 13, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary at the US Department of Health and Human Services - 125 House Democrats Denounce Trump's Health Care Rights Law Rollback Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission Rep. David Trone, ...
July 17, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei for Barbaric Laws Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws Sen. Ben Cardin
June 28, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "#Stonewall will always stand as a proud waypoint on the long march of #LGBTQ rights. As we mark the 50th anniversary, let us pay tribute to those who were there & be resolved to continue marching proudly forward for full and lasting equality for all. https://bit.ly/2ZUAFeg " Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "4 years ago, #SCOTUS ruled in favor of marriage equality -- a major victory for our country. However, discriminatory policies and acts of violence still threaten the #LGBTQ community today. House Dems will continue to fight for equality & urge the Senate to pass the #EqualityAct." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2019 Cardin Statement on LGBT Pride Month 2019 Sen. Ben Cardin
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "I join in celebrating #LGBTPride Month throughout June, when we pay tribute to those who struggled to achieve the fight for full equality and acceptance -- and those who continue that effort today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2019 Hoyer Statement on LGBT Pride Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #EqualityAct to the House Floor earlier this month. No American should face discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. I join in thanking @HRC for their steadfast support & leadership in the fight to protect all LGBT Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is a historic day as the House takes another step toward a more perfect union and votes on #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit #LGBT discrimination. Let us come together and reject discrimination and exclusion." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 17, 2019 Sarbanes Statement on Passage of the Equality Act Rep. John Sarbanes
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "In 2019, millions of #LGBT Americans still face discrimination in the U.S. That's why House Democrats are passing #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in protecting Americans from bigotry, hate, & exclusion." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweets - "It is shameful that 30 states across the country permit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. #HR5, the #EqualityAct, ensures LGBT individuals are protected from discrimination in all 50 states." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "On International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, I'm proud to bring #HR5 to the Floor. By passing the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against #LGBT Americans, we are taking an important step toward achieving equality, justice, and opportunity for all. #IDAHOBIT" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBT Americans are at risk of being fired, refused housing, or denied services in 30 states. On Friday, I will bring the #EqualityAct to the Floor for a vote to put an end LGBT discrimination nationwide. I urge the GOP to join us in supporting this critically important bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
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.Ben Cardin, ...
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.David Trone, ...
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.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Ben Cardin, ...
May 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Attempt to Undermine LGBTQ Health Care Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Admin's rule to end anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans is outrageous. House Dems will continue to do everything in our power to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination & help ensure access to quality, affordable health care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #TransVisibilityDay, and I am proud to stand in solidarity with trans people around the country. In light of the public health crisis we face, we must continue to advocate for the trans community and work to ensure they are not denied health care due to discrimination." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Ben Cardin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 6, 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 - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - 50+ Members Call Out Trump Administration's Removal of Ambassador who Defended LGBTQ People Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Administration is attempting to rollback the #ACA's protections, including provisions that prohibit discrimination against #LGBTQ Americans in health care. House Dems will continue to defend the law and its protections. RT if you stand with us." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Ben Cardin, ...
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.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections Rep.David Trone, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep.Steny Hoyer
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 9, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the President's #WarOnWorkingFamilies. House Democrats will continue to work to protect access to anti-poverty programs & services so that more Americans can thrive and Make It In America." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 8, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats passed the #EqualityAct to ban workplace and other forms of discrimination that many #LGBTQ Americans face and we will continue to stand with the community until full, equal rights are achieved." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 8 years since the discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was repealed, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces. I was proud to bring legislation to repeal #DADT to the House Floor, and House Dems continue to stand up for LGBTQ rights." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. Pressley, Wexton Slam Carson's Latest Attack on Transgender Americans Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Reps. Raskin, Maloney Call on Department of Labor and Trump Administration to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Workers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 13, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary at the US Department of Health and Human Services - 125 House Democrats Denounce Trump's Health Care Rights Law Rollback Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission Rep.David Trone, ...
July 17, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei for Barbaric Laws Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws Sen.Ben Cardin
June 28, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "#Stonewall will always stand as a proud waypoint on the long march of #LGBTQ rights. As we mark the 50th anniversary, let us pay tribute to those who were there & be resolved to continue marching proudly forward for full and lasting equality for all. https://bit.ly/2ZUAFeg " Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "4 years ago, #SCOTUS ruled in favor of marriage equality -- a major victory for our country. However, discriminatory policies and acts of violence still threaten the #LGBTQ community today. House Dems will continue to fight for equality & urge the Senate to pass the #EqualityAct." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2019 Cardin Statement on LGBT Pride Month 2019 Sen.Ben Cardin
June 1, 2019 Tweet - "I join in celebrating #LGBTPride Month throughout June, when we pay tribute to those who struggled to achieve the fight for full equality and acceptance -- and those who continue that effort today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2019 Hoyer Statement on LGBT Pride Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #EqualityAct to the House Floor earlier this month. No American should face discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. I join in thanking @HRC for their steadfast support & leadership in the fight to protect all LGBT Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is a historic day as the House takes another step toward a more perfect union and votes on #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit #LGBT discrimination. Let us come together and reject discrimination and exclusion." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 17, 2019 Sarbanes Statement on Passage of the Equality Act Rep.John Sarbanes
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "In 2019, millions of #LGBT Americans still face discrimination in the U.S. That's why House Democrats are passing #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in protecting Americans from bigotry, hate, & exclusion." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweets - "It is shameful that 30 states across the country permit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. #HR5, the #EqualityAct, ensures LGBT individuals are protected from discrimination in all 50 states." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "On International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, I'm proud to bring #HR5 to the Floor. By passing the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against #LGBT Americans, we are taking an important step toward achieving equality, justice, and opportunity for all. #IDAHOBIT" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBT Americans are at risk of being fired, refused housing, or denied services in 30 states. On Friday, I will bring the #EqualityAct to the Floor for a vote to put an end LGBT discrimination nationwide. I urge the GOP to join us in supporting this critically important bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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