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Nov. 20, 2022 Tweet - "I am thinking of the victims of the horrific shooting earlier today targeting LGBTQ Americans in Colorado Springs and join in praying for their loved ones, Club Q staff and patrons, and the Colorado Springs community." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2022 Hoyer Statement on Colorado Springs Mass Shooting Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 6, 2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2022 Tweet - "#DADT came to an end eleven years ago today, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in our armed forces. It was one of my proudest moments as Majority Leader to bring that legislation to the Floor and I remain committed to the work of ensuring equal rights for LGBTQ Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Expansion of Support for LGBTQI+ Rights in Latin America Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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 Cardin, ...
June 24, 2022 Cardin, Baldwin, Gillibrand, Warren and Colleagues Push FDA for an Update on Changes to Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies Sen. Ben Cardin
June 10, 2022 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN JOIN COLLEAGUES IN INTRODUCING RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 10, 2022 Cardin, Van Hollen Join Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Ben Cardin
June 2, 2022 Pride Month: Cardin Warns SCOTUS Decision on Roe Threatens LGBTQI+ Rights Sen. Ben Cardin
March 31, 2022 Letter to Mark Emmert, NCAA President - Congressman Mo Brooks Joins Colleagues In Writing to NCAA President Defending Women's Athletics: Males Competing in Female Athletics a "Moral Stain" Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 - Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, which I was proud to play a role in ending. As we continue to fight for LGBTQ rights in Congress, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass #HR5, the #EqualityAct." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2021 LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Ben Cardin
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 5, 2021 Harris Reacts to Education Secretary's Support for Transgender Boys in Girls Sports Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, House Democrats passed the #Equality Act to end discrimination against LGBTQ Americans and affirm, once again, that justice is for all in this country. I hope the Senate will take up and pass this important legislation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today was a proud day in the House after the #EqualityAct was passed, ending legal discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. Glad to share this day with advocates including @HRC President @AlphonsoDavid. Our work continues to ensure civil rights are secured for the LGBTQ community." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Discrimination against LGBTQ Americans exists throughout our nation and must come to an end. I am proud to bring the Equality Act to the House Floor today to extend important protections and fundamental civil rights to every LGBTQ American." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "During my press conference today, I told reporters that the need for COVID-19 relief remains great; that's why I am bringing the #AmericanRescuePlan to the Floor this Friday. I hope that my colleagues will join in supporting this bill and providing relief to Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 23, 2021 Danger of Gender Identity Politics Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "For too long, LGBTQ Americans have faced discrimination in employment, housing, and education. I'm proud to support #EqualityAct and ensure that every LGBTQ person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.@LeaderHoyer" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Trump's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform ran counter to our nation's principles & shortchanged our national security by denying the military the full talent & experience available to serve. I applaud @POTUS & @SecDef for ending this policy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Nov. 20, 2022 Tweet - "I am thinking of the victims of the horrific shooting earlier today targeting LGBTQ Americans in Colorado Springs and join in praying for their loved ones, Club Q staff and patrons, and the Colorado Springs community." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2022 Hoyer Statement on Colorado Springs Mass Shooting Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 6, 2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2022 Tweet - "#DADT came to an end eleven years ago today, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in our armed forces. It was one of my proudest moments as Majority Leader to bring that legislation to the Floor and I remain committed to the work of ensuring equal rights for LGBTQ Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Samantha Power, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Expansion of Support for LGBTQI+ Rights in Latin America Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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 Cardin, ...
June 24, 2022 Cardin, Baldwin, Gillibrand, Warren and Colleagues Push FDA for an Update on Changes to Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies Sen.Ben Cardin
June 10, 2022 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN JOIN COLLEAGUES IN INTRODUCING RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 10, 2022 Cardin, Van Hollen Join Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Ben Cardin
June 2, 2022 Pride Month: Cardin Warns SCOTUS Decision on Roe Threatens LGBTQI+ Rights Sen.Ben Cardin
March 31, 2022 Letter to Mark Emmert, NCAA President - Congressman Mo Brooks Joins Colleagues In Writing to NCAA President Defending Women's Athletics: Males Competing in Female Athletics a "Moral Stain" Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 - Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy, which I was proud to play a role in ending. As we continue to fight for LGBTQ rights in Congress, I urge my colleagues in the Senate to pass #HR5, the #EqualityAct." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of the Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2021 LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Ben Cardin
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 5, 2021 Harris Reacts to Education Secretary's Support for Transgender Boys in Girls Sports Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, House Democrats passed the #Equality Act to end discrimination against LGBTQ Americans and affirm, once again, that justice is for all in this country. I hope the Senate will take up and pass this important legislation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today was a proud day in the House after the #EqualityAct was passed, ending legal discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. Glad to share this day with advocates including @HRC President @AlphonsoDavid. Our work continues to ensure civil rights are secured for the LGBTQ community." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Discrimination against LGBTQ Americans exists throughout our nation and must come to an end. I am proud to bring the Equality Act to the House Floor today to extend important protections and fundamental civil rights to every LGBTQ American." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "During my press conference today, I told reporters that the need for COVID-19 relief remains great; that's why I am bringing the #AmericanRescuePlan to the Floor this Friday. I hope that my colleagues will join in supporting this bill and providing relief to Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 23, 2021 Danger of Gender Identity Politics Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "For too long, LGBTQ Americans have faced discrimination in employment, housing, and education. I'm proud to support #EqualityAct and ensure that every LGBTQ person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.@LeaderHoyer" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Trump's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform ran counter to our nation's principles & shortchanged our national security by denying the military the full talent & experience available to serve. I applaud @POTUS & @SecDef for ending this policy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rep.Steny Hoyer
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