Love is love! Today, tomorrow, and always—we're fighting back against anti-equality extremists' attempts to undermine, limit, and roll back marriage equality.
Congressional Equality Caucus
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Congressional caucus committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBTQI+ people in the U.S. and around the world. Led by Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social linktr.ee/equalitycaucus
President @barackobama.bsky.social signed some of the most consequential LGBTQI+ rights legislation in American history into law, including repealing #DontAskDontTell & expanding hate crimes protections for our community. Happy birthday, Mr. President! (We miss you <3)
Our caucus members are fighting for an affordable America. And our members recognize our economy is strongest when everyone can participate in it without fear of discrimination. Our fight for equality is also a fight to ensure everyone can live the American dream.
Earlier this week HIV/AIDS Caucus Chair+CEC Co-Chair @pocan.house.gov, CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social, CEC Co-Chair @repemilyrandall.bsky.social & CEC Member @frankel.house.gov led members in demanding OMB renew community HIV funds. We won't stand by as Trump undermines our fight against HIV.
Earlier this month, the Trump Admin officially rescinded a rule that required child welfare agencies to ensure LGBTQI+ children had access to safe, affirming placements that were properly prepared to meet their needs. This is beyond cruel.
The #EqualityAct is our caucus's flagship bill and top legislative priority. It would amend existing federal civil rights laws to *explicitly* prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics in key areas of life.
It may be 2026, but the fight to defend marriage equality isn't over in Congress. The GOP added provisions to 8 FY27 gov't funding bills that would enable discrimination against same-sex couples. We blocked these riders last year, and we're fighting hard to block them again.
Today, 120+ Members of Congress, led by @ushousefsc.bsky.social RM @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social & CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social wrote to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development demanding he immediately withdraw a proposed rule that would gut existing protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Our hearts are with the LGBTQI+ community in Berlin, and their loved ones, following the attack at a Berlin Pride event this past weekend. We are committed to building a world where everyone can live as—and celebrate—their authentic selves without fear of violence.
This week, the Ways & Means Cmte GOP advanced a bill to protect the tax-exempt status of nonprofits that discriminate against interracial & same-sex couples. Watch as Vice Chair @chu.house.gov breaks down how this extreme bill enables a host of other harmful practices: youtube.com/shorts/qTCP-...
Rep. Chu rips GOP bill enabling nonprofits engaged in harmful practices to receive tax-exempt status
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Under Trump, our nation's veterans' care is constantly on the chopping block. Today is no different. Ending the LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator program will make it harder for LGBTQ+ veterans to access the kind of culturally competent care they have earned.
🚨BAD BILL MOVING🚨 While we are able beat the GOP's attempt to codify the trans military ban on NDAA, they adopted 2 anti-LGBTQI+ amendments that endanger servicemembers' kids & restrict access to care. We're going to keep fighting to prevent these attacks from becoming law.
🚨BAD BILL MOVING🚨 Republicans on the House Ways & Means Committee just advanced a bill that would exempt religious nonprofits from longstanding requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations in order to empower them to discriminate. Read CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social's statement here:
🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 The GOP-controlled House Ways & Means Committee is marking up a bill that would exempt religious nonprofits from longstanding requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations in order to empower them to discriminate. Here's what you need to know about H.R. 9722:
🚨BAD NDAA AMENDMENT ADOPTED🚨 The House just adopted a GOP amendment requiring DoDEA schools to determine eligibility for girls’ sports teams based on reproductive systems. This amendment opens up young girls up to invasive exams of their bodies to prove their gender.
Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.gov · 2w ago🚨BAD AMENDMENTS ALERT🚨 The House has begun debate on several anti-LGBTQI+ amendments to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. We urge the House to unite against these attacks on our servicemembers, their families, and DOD employees and REJECT these amendments!
🚨BAD NDAA AMENDMENT ADOPTED🚨 The House just adopted a Republican amendment to ban TRICARE from covering healthcare for trans troops & trans dependents, including mental healthcare for trans kids, which will cause real harm & lead troops to leave the service.
Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.gov · 2w ago🚨BAD AMENDMENTS ALERT🚨 The House has begun debate on several anti-LGBTQI+ amendments to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. We urge the House to unite against these attacks on our servicemembers, their families, and DOD employees and REJECT these amendments!
🎉GOOD NEWS🎉 The House just DEFEATED a Republican-sponsored amendment that would have codified Trump's trans military ban into law! We're never going to give up the fight to protect our nation's transgender servicemembers.
Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.gov · 2w ago🚨BAD AMENDMENTS ALERT🚨 The House has begun debate on several anti-LGBTQI+ amendments to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. We urge the House to unite against these attacks on our servicemembers, their families, and DOD employees and REJECT these amendments!
🚨BAD AMENDMENTS ALERT🚨 The House has begun debate on several anti-LGBTQI+ amendments to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. We urge the House to unite against these attacks on our servicemembers, their families, and DOD employees and REJECT these amendments!
🚨BAD BILLS MOVING🚨 The GOP-controlled House Education Committee just advanced 2 anti-equality bills, including a bill that undermines Title IX’s protections for ALL students. Read CEC Chair & @democrats-edworkforce.house.gov Senior Member @repmarktakano.bsky.social's statement here:
🚨BAD BILLS ALERT🚨 Republicans on the House Education Committee are marking up two anti-equality bills, including one to undermine Title IX’s protections for LGBTQ+ students. Here's what you need to know:
After this week, the House plans to leave DC for 5 WEEKS. Instead of solving any real problems facing Americans, the House GOP is pushing anti-LGBTQI+ bills & amendments to the NDAA. Nothing to lower gas prices. Nothing to make food safer. Nothing to make life more affordable.
In courtrooms across the country, litigators are standing up for the rights of the LGBTQI+ community. We are grateful for these litigators’ & their teams’ hard work. Watch CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social thanking them from the House floor for their important work: youtube.com/shorts/Hw_nh...
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Anti-equality Republicans were never going to stop at trans inclusion. The Heritage Foundation says Title IX is a "failed experiment" & women should stick with activities "more aligned with average female interests" like yoga. It's clear their target is Title IX and ALL women.
🚨BAD BILL PASSED🚨 The House just passed Republicans' National Security and State Department funding bill, which contains SIX anti-LGBTQI+ riders. We’re going to keep fighting to prevent these riders from becoming law.
🚨BAD BILL MOVING🚨 The GOP-controlled House Judiciary Committee just advanced a bill that would restrict parents' rights to make the best medical decisions for their kids & bankrupt countless healthcare providers.
🚨BAD BILL ALERT🚨 Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are marking up a bill that would restrict parents’ rights to make the best medical decisions for their trans kids & bankrupt numerous healthcare providers, clinics, & hospitals. Here's what you need to know:
🚨BAD BILL MOVING🚨 The House is debating the GOP’s FY27 National Security & State Department funding bill. We urge Members to vote NO on this bill & its 6 anti-LGBTQI+ riders—including a rider that was added in markup to create a license to discriminate against LGBTQI+ people.
Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.gov · 3mo ago🚨BAD RIDERS ALERT🚨 The Appropriations Committee is debating their FY27 funding bill for national security & the State Dept—and Republicans included five anti-LGBTQI+ riders. Here’s what you need to know:
Trump's HHS just rescinded a rule meant to protect LGBTQI+ children in the foster care system from abuse & harassment by providing them with meaningful access to safe and affirming placements. Read CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social & Co-Chair @repangiecraig.bsky.social's statements here:
🎉GOOD NEWS🎉 Trump's HHS is abandoning a proposed rule that would've restricted care for young trans people by barring hospitals that provide trans-related care to people under 18 from Medicaid & Medicare. Our fight isn't over, but this is a win worth celebrating!
The Air Force is being sued for approving—and then revoking—early retirement for 17 trans servicemembers who are being forced out under Trump's trans military ban. These brave Americans put their lives on the line for our nation. They deserve the benefits they were promised.
