Democrats Push for Mental Health Support for LGBTQ+ Youth
Three members of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus proposed the new bill.
June 14, 2023
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Mark Pocan Announced as Chair of Congressional Equality Caucus
The Equality Caucus promotes equality for LGBTQ+ people.
January 11, 2023
Equality Democrats Blast Republicans' Bigoted Amendments in Funding Bills
As a government shutdown looms, the Equality Caucus decries anti-LGBTQ+ bill riders.
September 29, 2023
Biden, Congress Members, Task Force, HRC Denounce Griner's Sentence
The president said the situation is "unacceptable," and the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus and the Human Rights Campaign agreed.
August 4, 2022
House Republicans are 'obsessed' with attacking LGBTQ+ people, say Democratic lawmakers
GOP lawmakers should lay off the assault on LGBTQ+ rights, the Congressional Equality Caucus says in a new report.
February 12, 2024
Republicans Again Try to Use Gov't Funding Bills to Target LGBTQ+ People
Late-night amendment to halt anti-discrimination orders follows a disturbing pattern of defunding LGBTQ+ projects.
September 28, 2023
Right-wing group won't condemn Uganda's 'kill the gays' law, enraging queer Democrats
"When you’re given the opportunity to publicly oppose a law that permits the government to execute LGBTQI+ people just because of who they are, why wouldn’t you take it?" says Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan.
March 4, 2024
Speaker Mike Johnson Roundly Condemned by LGBTQ+ Groups, Biden Campaign, and Democrats
There's much backlash to the election of U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, a homophobe, transphobe, and election denier as speaker of the House.
October 25, 2023
Gay U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan hopes November’s election will turn the page on Donald Trump and the far right
The Wisconsin congressman shared his thoughts with The Advocate on the temperature of anti-LGBTQ+ political rhetoric and the 2024 election.
July 1, 2024
Democrats Introduce Bills to Create National LGBTQ+ History and Culture Museum
Legislation was introduced to establish a dedicated museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which garnered broad support from the Congressional Equality Caucus.
October 27, 2023
Biden, Blinken, and More Condemn Uganda's Horrific Anti-Homosexuality Act
Sanctions against the nation are possible, President Joe Biden said.
May 30, 2023
Democrats Push to Block Defense Funds to Uganda Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
Using the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, two LGBTQ+ members of Congress have joined forces to hold up funds to the African country.
July 11, 2023
Anti-LGBTQ+ Discrimination Persists in the U.S.: Congressional Report
"The fight for equality in this country will not be over until we address all of these disparities and create true equity for the LGBTQ+ community," says U.S. Rep. David Cicilline.
December 19, 2022
House Republicans Attack LGBTQ+ Community Through Spending Bills
They are attaching anti-LGBTQ+ amendments to every appropriations bill that's pending.
July 18, 2023
Biden Issues Wide-Ranging Executive Order Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights
The order directs federal agencies to address health care, education, conversion therapy, homelessness, foster care, and more.
June 15, 2022
Rep. David Cicilline: Pandemic Relief Must Include LGBTQ Protections
With Trump working to greenlight discrimination, the out Rhode Island congressman demands a defense plan.
April 28, 2020
About 60 Percent of Americans Favor Passing Marriage Equality Law
The poll comes after the House voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act to protect marriage equality.
July 26, 2022
House Republicans Likely to Pass Anti-Transgender Sports Bill
While it's not expected to pass the Senate, it's still important to stand up and speak out against such legislation, LGBTQ+ advocates say.
April 19, 2023
U.S. Reps. Introduce Resolution Recognizing Trans Day of Remembrance
"Violence against transgender Americans, particularly Black and Brown [trans] women, has become a national epidemic and we cannot allow ourselves to turn a blind eye towards this gross injustice."
November 19, 2021
House Democrats Introduce Transgender Bill of Rights
The prominent Democratic members of Congress say it's time to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans, particularly of transgender people.
June 30, 2022
Respect for Marriage Act Introduced to Protect Marriage Equality
U.S. senators and representatives introduced the bill Monday, and it will likely come to a vote in the House this week.
July 18, 2022