May 26, 2020
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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
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Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
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May 22, 2020
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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
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Rep. David Trone, ...
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May 20, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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May 20, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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May 7, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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May 7, 2020
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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
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Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
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May 1, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Attempt to Undermine LGBTQ Health Care
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 1, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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March 31, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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March 26, 2020
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Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Feb. 19, 2020
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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
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Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
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Feb. 10, 2020
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Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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Feb. 6, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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Jan. 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Jan. 14, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Jan. 13, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Jan. 12, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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Jan. 10, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Dec. 18, 2019
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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
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Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
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Dec. 9, 2019
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Dec. 9, 2019
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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
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Rep. David Trone, ...
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Nov. 20, 2019
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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"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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Oct. 28, 2019
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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Oct. 9, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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Oct. 8, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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Sept. 20, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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Sept. 19, 2019
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Sept. 13, 2019
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Reps. Raskin, Maloney Call on Department of Labor and Trump Administration to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Workers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Aug. 13, 2019
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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July 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission
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Rep. David Trone, ...
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July 17, 2019
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei for Barbaric Laws
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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July 17, 2019
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws
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Sen. Ben Cardin
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June 28, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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June 28, 2019
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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 "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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June 26, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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June 20, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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June 7, 2019
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Cardin Statement on LGBT Pride Month 2019
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Sen. Ben Cardin
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June 1, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 31, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on LGBT Pride Month
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 28, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 17, 2019
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House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 17, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 17, 2019
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Equality Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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May 17, 2019
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Sarbanes Statement on Passage of the Equality Act
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Rep. John Sarbanes
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May 17, 2019
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Equality Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 17, 2019
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Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 17, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 17, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 17, 2019
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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"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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May 15, 2019
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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