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April 6, 2022 Rep. Mary Miller Grills Biden's HHS Secretary on Harmful Transgender Policies Rep. Mary Miller
March 31, 2022 Soto, US Department of Education Secretary Cardona Join Roundtable With LGBTQI+ Students and Families From Florida on Transgender Day of Visibility Rep. Darren Soto
March 31, 2022 Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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. Felix Moore, ...
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "I see you, I am with you, and I stand with the trans community to celebrate the courage and dignity of living life as who you are. Together, we will create a future where all Americans have the freedom of full equality because trans rights are human rights. #TransDayofVisibility" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 31, 2022 Rep. Newman and Fellow Co-Chairs of Transgender Equality Task Force Lead Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility Rep. Jennifer Wexton, ...
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "To the trans community in Washington state and across the country: I see you. I am with you. I will fight with you in every way I can against the cruel attacks by extreme Republicans across the country. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen. Patty Murray
March 31, 2022 Reps. Grijalva, Porter and Maloney ​Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by Urging Biden Administration to Expand Data Collection for LGTBQI+ Communities ​ Rep. Raul Grijalva
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. Today and every day, you are seen, you are loved, and you are valued. In New York and across the country, I will always stand with, fight for, and celebrate the transgender community. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support."" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022 Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility Sen. Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility -- to all trans people, but especially trans kids: you are seen and valued. I'm proud to support the Equality Act -- it's legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation." Sen. Mark Warner
March 30, 2022 Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle Rep. Diana Harshbarger, ...
March 30, 2022 REP. TED BUDD RECEIVES TRUE BLUE AWARD FROM FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL ACTION Sen. Ted Budd
March 28, 2022 Rep. Frankel Statement on Don't Say Gay Law Rep. Lois Frankel
March 28, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme Republicans have passed a hateful, cruel law--but they won't succeed in erasing the identities of kids simply trying to live their lives. To LGBTQIA+ youth in Florida and nationwide--I hear you, I'm with you, and I'm going to fight for you however I can." Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to speak up and make clear--trans youth deserve the same love and compassion as any other kid. The attacks kids are facing from extreme Republicans are cruel. They're wrong. And I'm going to push back to #ProtectTransKids." Sen. Patty Murray
March 23, 2022 Protecting Women's Sports Sen. Markwayne Mullin
March 23, 2022 Tweet - "LGBTQ youth are at increased risk for bullying and are more likely to consider and attempt suicide. Words matter, so today and every day, I stand with the trans community as we work toward a future where all Americans have the freedom of full equality." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 18, 2022 Tweet - "I am always so inspired after talking with @keating_stella and grateful to her for sharing her story and fighting for what she knows is right--a country that is fairer and more just. I will keep doing everything I can in Congress to protect trans youth." Sen. Patty Murray
March 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (Tx-29) Delivers Letter to Governor Abbott and Ag Paxton Demanding the Halt of Their Anti-trans Attacks Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, ...
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Trans kids don't deserve the harmful laws and rhetoric being thrown at them by extreme Republicans--they deserve the same love & opportunities as any other kid. I spoke with trans kids & their families about my determination to do everything we can to protect them. Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "During #WomensHistoryMonth and nearly 50 years after we enacted Title IX, Congress had the privilege of honoring an all-American icon, @BillieJeanKing. She is a game-changing athlete, a devoted champion for women and a fearless voice for LGBTQ Americans." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
March 9, 2022 Owens Co-Sponsors the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act Rep. Burgess Owens
March 7, 2022 I'm so inspired by this. Stand up, speak out, and let your voice be heard! #LetFreeFloridaSayGay Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "It was incredible to march together at the St. Pat's For All Parade today in Queens to celebrate pride, diversity, inclusion, and the Irish community in New York!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme state Republicans are targeting trans youth with horrible, cruel laws that punish kids for being themselves. This is wrong on so many levels. That's why I will never stop working to #ProtectTransKids." Sen. Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance Rep. Danny Davis
March 2, 2022 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Responds to Governor Greg Abbott's Recent Anti-trans Directive Rep. Sylvia Garcia
Feb. 25, 2022 Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of Equality Act, Urges Senate Action Rep. Sharice Davids, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine Rep. Sara Jacobs, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Congressman Lamborn's Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Hear Colorado Business Owner's Religious Liberty Case Rep. Doug Lamborn
Feb. 23, 2022 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Americans Sen. Maggie Hassan
Feb. 17, 2022 Hawley Exposes Biden's Woke Farming Agenda Sen. Josh Hawley
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Janet Woodcock M.D., Acting Commissioner Food and Drug Administration, and Jeffrey Zients, Coordinator Covid-19 Response Team - AS ARIZONA FACES CRITICAL BLOOD SHORTAGE, STANTON CALLS ON FDA TO END ANTI-LGBT DONATION BAN Rep. Greg Stanton
Feb. 9, 2022 Standing with the LGBTQI+ Community, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Bipartisan Global Respect Act Rep. Lizzie Fletcher
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "I'm very proud that the Senate made history last night by confirming, in a bipartisan way, Chantale Wong as U.S. Executive Director to the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of ambassador. We have now confirmed our first open lesbian ambassador. A big step forward." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Feb. 9, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures Passage of Provision to Protect LGBTQI Individuals Around the World Rep. Nikema Williams
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Expand LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Financial Services Agencies Rep. Nikema Williams
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Tweet - "We have a blood shortage and it's a crisis, so I have led my colleagues to once again call on @US_FDA to follow science and end gay donor restrictions." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 16, 2021 Feinstein, Ernst, Durbin, Murkowski Agree on Bipartisan Framework to Modernize, Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. John Hickenlooper
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, some same-sex individuals who lost their partner shortly after marriage or before legal marriage are being denied survivor retirement benefits. This is discrimination--full stop. I led 44 Democrats in urging the Biden Admin to fix this injustice for LGBTQIA+ people." Sen. Patty Murray
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. Jeanne Shaheen, ...
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. Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks #TransDayOfRemembrance -- honoring the memories of the transgender and nonbinary lives lost this year in acts of violence. Trans rights are human rights. I'm proud to stand in solidarity with the trans community in Wisconsin and across the country." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm honoring the lives lost due to acts of violence against transgender Americans. We must put an end to hate and intolerance in all its forms." Sen. Mark Warner
Date Title Politician
April 6, 2022 Rep. Mary Miller Grills Biden's HHS Secretary on Harmful Transgender Policies Rep.Mary Miller
March 31, 2022 Soto, US Department of Education Secretary Cardona Join Roundtable With LGBTQI+ Students and Families From Florida on Transgender Day of Visibility Rep.Darren Soto
March 31, 2022 Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
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.Felix Moore, ...
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "I see you, I am with you, and I stand with the trans community to celebrate the courage and dignity of living life as who you are. Together, we will create a future where all Americans have the freedom of full equality because trans rights are human rights. #TransDayofVisibility" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 31, 2022 Rep. Newman and Fellow Co-Chairs of Transgender Equality Task Force Lead Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility Rep.Jennifer Wexton, ...
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "To the trans community in Washington state and across the country: I see you. I am with you. I will fight with you in every way I can against the cruel attacks by extreme Republicans across the country. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen.Patty Murray
March 31, 2022 Reps. Grijalva, Porter and Maloney ​Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by Urging Biden Administration to Expand Data Collection for LGTBQI+ Communities ​ Rep.Raul Grijalva
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "Trans rights are human rights. Today and every day, you are seen, you are loved, and you are valued. In New York and across the country, I will always stand with, fight for, and celebrate the transgender community. #TransDayOfVisibility" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support."" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022 Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility Sen.Elizabeth Warren, ...
March 31, 2022 Tweet - "Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility -- to all trans people, but especially trans kids: you are seen and valued. I'm proud to support the Equality Act -- it's legislation that would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation." Sen.Mark Warner
March 30, 2022 Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle Rep.Diana Harshbarger, ...
March 30, 2022 REP. TED BUDD RECEIVES TRUE BLUE AWARD FROM FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL ACTION Sen.Ted Budd
March 28, 2022 Rep. Frankel Statement on Don't Say Gay Law Rep.Lois Frankel
March 28, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme Republicans have passed a hateful, cruel law--but they won't succeed in erasing the identities of kids simply trying to live their lives. To LGBTQIA+ youth in Florida and nationwide--I hear you, I'm with you, and I'm going to fight for you however I can." Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to speak up and make clear--trans youth deserve the same love and compassion as any other kid. The attacks kids are facing from extreme Republicans are cruel. They're wrong. And I'm going to push back to #ProtectTransKids." Sen.Patty Murray
March 23, 2022 Protecting Women's Sports Sen.Markwayne Mullin
March 23, 2022 Tweet - "LGBTQ youth are at increased risk for bullying and are more likely to consider and attempt suicide. Words matter, so today and every day, I stand with the trans community as we work toward a future where all Americans have the freedom of full equality." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 18, 2022 Tweet - "I am always so inspired after talking with @keating_stella and grateful to her for sharing her story and fighting for what she knows is right--a country that is fairer and more just. I will keep doing everything I can in Congress to protect trans youth." Sen.Patty Murray
March 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas - Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (Tx-29) Delivers Letter to Governor Abbott and Ag Paxton Demanding the Halt of Their Anti-trans Attacks Rep.Lizzie Fletcher, ...
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Trans kids don't deserve the harmful laws and rhetoric being thrown at them by extreme Republicans--they deserve the same love & opportunities as any other kid. I spoke with trans kids & their families about my determination to do everything we can to protect them. Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "During #WomensHistoryMonth and nearly 50 years after we enacted Title IX, Congress had the privilege of honoring an all-American icon, @BillieJeanKing. She is a game-changing athlete, a devoted champion for women and a fearless voice for LGBTQ Americans." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
March 9, 2022 Owens Co-Sponsors the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act Rep.Burgess Owens
March 7, 2022 I'm so inspired by this. Stand up, speak out, and let your voice be heard! #LetFreeFloridaSayGay Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "It was incredible to march together at the St. Pat's For All Parade today in Queens to celebrate pride, diversity, inclusion, and the Irish community in New York!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Extreme state Republicans are targeting trans youth with horrible, cruel laws that punish kids for being themselves. This is wrong on so many levels. That's why I will never stop working to #ProtectTransKids." Sen.Patty Murray
March 2, 2022 Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance Rep.Danny Davis
March 2, 2022 Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Responds to Governor Greg Abbott's Recent Anti-trans Directive Rep.Sylvia Garcia
Feb. 25, 2022 Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Recognizes One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of Equality Act, Urges Senate Action Rep.Sharice Davids, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine Rep.Sara Jacobs, ...
Feb. 23, 2022 Congressman Lamborn's Statement on SCOTUS Decision to Hear Colorado Business Owner's Religious Liberty Case Rep.Doug Lamborn
Feb. 23, 2022 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Americans Sen.Maggie Hassan
Feb. 17, 2022 Hawley Exposes Biden's Woke Farming Agenda Sen.Josh Hawley
Feb. 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Janet Woodcock M.D., Acting Commissioner Food and Drug Administration, and Jeffrey Zients, Coordinator Covid-19 Response Team - AS ARIZONA FACES CRITICAL BLOOD SHORTAGE, STANTON CALLS ON FDA TO END ANTI-LGBT DONATION BAN Rep.Greg Stanton
Feb. 9, 2022 Standing with the LGBTQI+ Community, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Votes for Bipartisan Global Respect Act Rep.Lizzie Fletcher
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "I'm very proud that the Senate made history last night by confirming, in a bipartisan way, Chantale Wong as U.S. Executive Director to the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of ambassador. We have now confirmed our first open lesbian ambassador. A big step forward." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Feb. 9, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures Passage of Provision to Protect LGBTQI Individuals Around the World Rep.Nikema Williams
Feb. 9, 2022 Tweet - "What does this even mean? So a student with two moms can't mention their parents in class? Our country has real work ahead to help students recover academically from the last two years. Meanwhile, the GOP is pushing political bills that hurt LGBTQIA+ kids. Shameful." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 4, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Expand LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Financial Services Agencies Rep.Nikema Williams
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Hon. Rochelle P. Walensky, Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - REPS. MONDAIRE JONES AND RITCHIE TORRES LEAD COLLEAGUES IN URGING CDC AND CMS TO MAKE INJECTABLE HIV PREVENTION DRUG FREE Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Tweet - "We have a blood shortage and it's a crisis, so I have led my colleagues to once again call on @US_FDA to follow science and end gay donor restrictions." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Dec. 16, 2021 Feinstein, Ernst, Durbin, Murkowski Agree on Bipartisan Framework to Modernize, Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.John Hickenlooper
Dec. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Right now, some same-sex individuals who lost their partner shortly after marriage or before legal marriage are being denied survivor retirement benefits. This is discrimination--full stop. I led 44 Democrats in urging the Biden Admin to fix this injustice for LGBTQIA+ people." Sen.Patty Murray
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.Jeanne Shaheen, ...
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.Paul Tonko, ...
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks #TransDayOfRemembrance -- honoring the memories of the transgender and nonbinary lives lost this year in acts of violence. Trans rights are human rights. I'm proud to stand in solidarity with the trans community in Wisconsin and across the country." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm honoring the lives lost due to acts of violence against transgender Americans. We must put an end to hate and intolerance in all its forms." Sen.Mark Warner
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