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House Passes Landmark Bipartisan Equality Act
On May 17, in a historic bipartisan vote of 236-173, the House passed the Equality Act, which would provide clear, comprehensive anti-discrimination protections for all LGBTQ Americans in regard to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing, and public accommodations. -
House Passes Resolution Opposing the Trans Military Ban in Bipartisan Vote
On Thursday, March 28, the House voted 238-185 to reject and denounce the ban on transgender servicemembers. This resolution sends a message to all transgender Americans that we see you, we hear you, and we support you. -
House LGBT Caucus Lauds Historic Introduction of Bipartisan Equality Act
The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus today praised the historic introduction of the Equality Act of 2019. 239 Members of Congress proudly introduced this landmark bipartisan legislation which would provide clear, comprehensive anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans in regard to employment, education, access to credit, jury service, federal funding, housing, and public accommodations. -
House LGBT Caucus Announces Largest Membership in Caucus History with 165 Members in the 116th Congress
The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus announced its membership list for the 116th Congress today. With eight openly LGBT Co-Chairs, nineteen Vice Chairs, and 165 total members, this is the largest LGBT Equality Caucus in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives. -
160 Members of Congress Sign Letter Opposing Trans Military Ban
160 Members of Congress sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan demanding that he not implement the ban on transgender patriots serving in the military. We must #ProtectTransTroops.
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Jan 21, 2021
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is pleased to see important steps already taken by the Biden Administration to promote fairness and equality for the LGBTQ+ community and applauds the President and his team for taking a principled stance on inclusion.
Dec 15, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus praised the selection of Pete Buttigieg to be Secretary of Transportation, noting the historic nature of the selection and thanked President-Elect Joseph R. Biden for paving the way for the first LGBTQ cabinet member. Buttigieg has already made history as the youngest mayor of South Bend, Indiana and the first openly gay candidate to win a primary state. The Caucus sends him its congratulations and looks forward to working with him and his team.
Dec 11, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Discrimination is wrong. Transgender Americans deserve the opportunity to live their lives with the same dignity and respect as everyone else.
Dec 8, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus released a letter in public support of nominating LGBTQ+ people to the next presidential administration. Comprehensive and inclusive policies for all Americans begin with representation.
Nov 12, 2020
Press Release
DATE: November 12, 2020
CONTACT: laura.brantley@mail.house.gov
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