LGBTQ Rights
9 statements about LGBTQ Rights from 9 members since Jan 3, 2025.
Statements about LGBTQ Rights, last 12 weeks
DemRep● = 1 statement
Statements per week mentioning LGBTQ Rights, all members, split by party. Democrats stacked first, Republicans after, four to a row. Hover a dot for the member and headline; click a dot to search for that headline. Click a week to set the dates below. Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026.
Most active on LGBTQ Rights · Aug 17 – Nov 6
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All 9 statements
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Reflected on nearly four decades of LGBTQ advocacy in exclusive interview with The Advocate magazine.
“But it is kind of embarrassing. Like, come on, all right, enough.”
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Bennet, Smith, Colleagues Honor Pride Month
Introduced resolution recognizing June as Pride Month and reaffirming LGBTQ+ rights protections.
“As Colorado celebrates Pride Month, we affirm that no one should be discriminated against for being who they are or for who they love”
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces PRIDE Act to Promote LGBTQ+ Financial Inclusion
Reintroduced PRIDE Act to ensure LGBTQ+ financial services inclusion.
“At a time when the Trump administration is dismantling DEI initiatives across the federal government, we must continue fighting to ensure everyone has a voice and a seat at the table.”
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Joined Congressional Equality Caucus, opposed Republican anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation.
“I'm honored to join the Congressional Equality Caucus and stand alongside those fighting for the dignity, freedom, and equality of every American”
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Criticized Republican subpoena of Chicago Public Schools CEO targeting transgender youth policies.
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Led letter opposing HHS rescission of LGBTQ+ foster youth placement protections.
“As someone who started my career working with young women, non-binary, and trans youth who were impacted by the juvenile justice and foster care systems, I believe strongly that all foster youth, including LGBTQ+ foster children, deserve the chance to be placed where they will be safe, affirmed, and supported”
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Jayapal, Markey Introduce Landmark Trans Bill of Rights
Reintroduced Transgender Bill of Rights to protect trans and nonbinary Americans.
“The trans community continues to be targeted and scapegoated by hateful legislation and politicians. This cruelty must stop”
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Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decision Allowing For LGBTQ+ Discrimination In Public Schools
Criticized Supreme Court decision allowing LGBTQ+ discrimination in public schools.
“We must put love and acceptance over hate and division. As Pride Month comes to a close, it’s clear we still have a fight ahead of us.”
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Randall Joins Equality Caucus Colleagues to Reintroduce the Equality Act
Reintroduced Equality Act to provide nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQI+ Americans.
“Queer folks deserve the same rights and protections as every American. We just want to live our lives, love who we love, and help build a brighter future for everyone”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)) and the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026). Statements are tagged to LGBTQ Rights by AI reading of the full text. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word.