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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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Jun 16, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leaders of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, and Democratic Women's Caucus released the following statement today condemning the finalized Trump administration rule that rolls back Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which protects individuals seeking health care services, including comprehensive reproductive health care, from discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, race, national origin, age, and disability and provides protections for individuals with Limited English Proficiency
Jun 15, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional LGBT+ Equality Caucus celebrated the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision affirming that Title VII protects against employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Jun 8, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus today announced its support for the Police Brutality Resolution led by Representatives Karen Bass, Barbara Lee, Ilhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley.
May 21, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional LGBT+ Equality Caucus today expressed its support for the LGBTQ+ provisions that recently passed the House of Representatives in The Heroes Act.
May 18, 2020
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus mourns the loss of Aimee Stephens who bravely stood up for equality when she lost her job based on her gender identity. Her case went all the way to the Supreme Court last year. The outcome will likely have a major impact on the rights of LGBTQ+ people in the United States.
