Congressional Equality Caucus
@equality.house.gov
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
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This Congress, there's been a disturbing rise in the use of dehumanizing anti-trans rhetoric, including slurs, by US Representatives.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
REMINDER: The House GOP's FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services bill dramatically cuts HIV & AIDS funding, including cutting ALL HIV prevention funding in the U.S.
The next government funding deadline is January 30.
We're committed to preventing these cuts from becoming law.
The next government funding deadline is January 30.
We're committed to preventing these cuts from becoming law.
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
REMINDER: The House GOP's FY 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services bill dramatically cuts HIV & AIDS funding, including cutting ALL HIV prevention funding in the U.S.
The next government funding deadline is January 30.
We're committed to preventing these cuts from becoming law.
The next government funding deadline is January 30.
We're committed to preventing these cuts from becoming law.
This month, HUD announced that funding for its housing program for people at risk of/experiencing homelessness would no longer go to applicants that recognize that trans people exist.
The Admin is being sued for adding this and other illegal conditions. This is good news!
The Admin is being sued for adding this and other illegal conditions. This is good news!
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
This month, HUD announced that funding for its housing program for people at risk of/experiencing homelessness would no longer go to applicants that recognize that trans people exist.
The Admin is being sued for adding this and other illegal conditions. This is good news!
The Admin is being sued for adding this and other illegal conditions. This is good news!
First, the State Dept erased entire categories of human rights abuses from their Human Rights Reports. Now, they're weaponizing the reports to push their ideological agenda, calling DEI, trans-related healthcare, and abortion human rights "abuses."
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
First, the State Dept erased entire categories of human rights abuses from their Human Rights Reports. Now, they're weaponizing the reports to push their ideological agenda, calling DEI, trans-related healthcare, and abortion human rights "abuses."
Today, the Chairs of @equality.house.gov, @capac.house.gov, @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social, @cbc.house.gov, & the RM of @democrats-judiciary.house.gov led 105 Reps. in demanding DOJ protect ALL Americans from bias-motivated violence by fully enforcing hate crime laws.
November 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Today, the Chairs of @equality.house.gov, @capac.house.gov, @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social, @cbc.house.gov, & the RM of @democrats-judiciary.house.gov led 105 Reps. in demanding DOJ protect ALL Americans from bias-motivated violence by fully enforcing hate crime laws.
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @replindasanchez.bsky.social🌟
Congresswoman Sánchez has spent her career fighting for a safer & more equal future for the LGBTQI+ community, including as one of our incredible Vice Chairs.
Let us introduce you!
Congresswoman Sánchez has spent her career fighting for a safer & more equal future for the LGBTQI+ community, including as one of our incredible Vice Chairs.
Let us introduce you!
November 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @replindasanchez.bsky.social🌟
Congresswoman Sánchez has spent her career fighting for a safer & more equal future for the LGBTQI+ community, including as one of our incredible Vice Chairs.
Let us introduce you!
Congresswoman Sánchez has spent her career fighting for a safer & more equal future for the LGBTQI+ community, including as one of our incredible Vice Chairs.
Let us introduce you!
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @RepMGS 🌟
In Congress, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon has been a tireless fighter for Pennsylvania, including LGBTQI+ Pennsylvanians.
We're grateful for her work as a Vice Chair of our caucus. Let us introduce you!
In Congress, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon has been a tireless fighter for Pennsylvania, including LGBTQI+ Pennsylvanians.
We're grateful for her work as a Vice Chair of our caucus. Let us introduce you!
November 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @RepMGS 🌟
In Congress, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon has been a tireless fighter for Pennsylvania, including LGBTQI+ Pennsylvanians.
We're grateful for her work as a Vice Chair of our caucus. Let us introduce you!
In Congress, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon has been a tireless fighter for Pennsylvania, including LGBTQI+ Pennsylvanians.
We're grateful for her work as a Vice Chair of our caucus. Let us introduce you!
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @replsimon.bsky.social🌟
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon has been a tireless advocate for her community in the Bay Area and has fought for the LGBTQI+ community every step of the way.
We're honored to have her serve as a Vice Chair. Let us introduce you:
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon has been a tireless advocate for her community in the Bay Area and has fought for the LGBTQI+ community every step of the way.
We're honored to have her serve as a Vice Chair. Let us introduce you:
November 23, 2025 at 2:16 AM
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @replsimon.bsky.social🌟
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon has been a tireless advocate for her community in the Bay Area and has fought for the LGBTQI+ community every step of the way.
We're honored to have her serve as a Vice Chair. Let us introduce you:
Congresswoman Lateefah Simon has been a tireless advocate for her community in the Bay Area and has fought for the LGBTQI+ community every step of the way.
We're honored to have her serve as a Vice Chair. Let us introduce you:
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @repdarrensoto.bsky.social🌟
Darren Soto is a civil rights attorney, Congressman for Florida's 9th District, and a steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ community.
We're proud to have him serve as one of our Vice Chairs this Congress. Let us introduce you:
Darren Soto is a civil rights attorney, Congressman for Florida's 9th District, and a steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ community.
We're proud to have him serve as one of our Vice Chairs this Congress. Let us introduce you:
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @repdarrensoto.bsky.social🌟
Darren Soto is a civil rights attorney, Congressman for Florida's 9th District, and a steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ community.
We're proud to have him serve as one of our Vice Chairs this Congress. Let us introduce you:
Darren Soto is a civil rights attorney, Congressman for Florida's 9th District, and a steadfast ally to the LGBTQI+ community.
We're proud to have him serve as one of our Vice Chairs this Congress. Let us introduce you:
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @wassermanschultz.house.gov 🌟
Representing the Sunshine State, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a founding member of the Equality Caucus and a powerful ally to LGBTQI+ servicemembers & veterans through her work on @democrats-appropriations.house.gov.
Let us introduce you!
Representing the Sunshine State, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a founding member of the Equality Caucus and a powerful ally to LGBTQI+ servicemembers & veterans through her work on @democrats-appropriations.house.gov.
Let us introduce you!
November 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @wassermanschultz.house.gov 🌟
Representing the Sunshine State, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a founding member of the Equality Caucus and a powerful ally to LGBTQI+ servicemembers & veterans through her work on @democrats-appropriations.house.gov.
Let us introduce you!
Representing the Sunshine State, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a founding member of the Equality Caucus and a powerful ally to LGBTQI+ servicemembers & veterans through her work on @democrats-appropriations.house.gov.
Let us introduce you!
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social🌟
As Ranking Member of @ushousefsc.bsky.social, Rep. Waters is fighting EVERY DAY to build an economy that works for EVERYONE, including LGBTQI+ Americans.
We're so thankful for her steadfast allyship!
As Ranking Member of @ushousefsc.bsky.social, Rep. Waters is fighting EVERY DAY to build an economy that works for EVERYONE, including LGBTQI+ Americans.
We're so thankful for her steadfast allyship!
November 21, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🌟VICE CHAIR SPOTLIGHT — @repmaxinewaters.bsky.social🌟
As Ranking Member of @ushousefsc.bsky.social, Rep. Waters is fighting EVERY DAY to build an economy that works for EVERYONE, including LGBTQI+ Americans.
We're so thankful for her steadfast allyship!
As Ranking Member of @ushousefsc.bsky.social, Rep. Waters is fighting EVERY DAY to build an economy that works for EVERYONE, including LGBTQI+ Americans.
We're so thankful for her steadfast allyship!
We stand with our colleagues who are facing threats on their lives from President Trump.
There's no reality where this behavior is acceptable from anyone, especially not the the President of the United States. Every American must unequivocally denounce this violent rhetoric.
There's no reality where this behavior is acceptable from anyone, especially not the the President of the United States. Every American must unequivocally denounce this violent rhetoric.
A joint statement from me, @slotkin.senate.gov, Sen, Mark Kelly, @crow.house.gov, @goodlander.house.gov, and @houlahan.house.gov.
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
We stand with our colleagues who are facing threats on their lives from President Trump.
There's no reality where this behavior is acceptable from anyone, especially not the the President of the United States. Every American must unequivocally denounce this violent rhetoric.
There's no reality where this behavior is acceptable from anyone, especially not the the President of the United States. Every American must unequivocally denounce this violent rhetoric.
Today, Trans Equality Task Force Co-Chairs @jayapal.house.gov & @sarajacobs.house.gov, Senator @hirono.senate.gov, and CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social introduced the #TransDayOfRemembrance resolution to remember our transgender siblings taken from us by acts of hate and violence this year.
November 20, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Today, Trans Equality Task Force Co-Chairs @jayapal.house.gov & @sarajacobs.house.gov, Senator @hirono.senate.gov, and CEC Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social introduced the #TransDayOfRemembrance resolution to remember our transgender siblings taken from us by acts of hate and violence this year.
Today, we remember our transgender siblings taken too soon by acts of violence.
In their memories, we must all commit to ending anti-trans violence and countering the hate that inspires it. #TDOR
In their memories, we must all commit to ending anti-trans violence and countering the hate that inspires it. #TDOR
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today, we remember our transgender siblings taken too soon by acts of violence.
In their memories, we must all commit to ending anti-trans violence and countering the hate that inspires it. #TDOR
In their memories, we must all commit to ending anti-trans violence and countering the hate that inspires it. #TDOR
Today marks 3 years since a shooter murdered 5 innocent clubgoers at Club Q in Colorado Springs, CO.
Anti-LGBTQI+ violence is still all too common. We all must work to end it, including by calling out the kind of hateful rhetoric that inflames and inspires such cruel violence.
Anti-LGBTQI+ violence is still all too common. We all must work to end it, including by calling out the kind of hateful rhetoric that inflames and inspires such cruel violence.
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today marks 3 years since a shooter murdered 5 innocent clubgoers at Club Q in Colorado Springs, CO.
Anti-LGBTQI+ violence is still all too common. We all must work to end it, including by calling out the kind of hateful rhetoric that inflames and inspires such cruel violence.
Anti-LGBTQI+ violence is still all too common. We all must work to end it, including by calling out the kind of hateful rhetoric that inflames and inspires such cruel violence.
This Congress, there's been a disturbing rise in the use of dehumanizing anti-trans rhetoric, including slurs, by US Representatives.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This Congress, there's been a disturbing rise in the use of dehumanizing anti-trans rhetoric, including slurs, by US Representatives.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
That's why today, @mcbride.house.gov & @repmarktakano.bsky.social led 213 Members demanding Speaker Johnson condemn this rhetoric & enforce House rules of decorum.
Today, CEC Co-Chair @balint.house.gov, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social Chair @fernandez.house.gov, & Senator @hirono.senate.gov led 130 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, highlighting how categorical trans sports bans harm ALL girls & urging SCOTUS to #LetKidsPlay!
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Today, CEC Co-Chair @balint.house.gov, @demwomencaucus.bsky.social Chair @fernandez.house.gov, & Senator @hirono.senate.gov led 130 Members of Congress in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, highlighting how categorical trans sports bans harm ALL girls & urging SCOTUS to #LetKidsPlay!
Representation matters. Awareness matters. Visibility matters. #TransAwarenessWeek
November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Representation matters. Awareness matters. Visibility matters. #TransAwarenessWeek
Earlier this year, the Trump Admin revoked previously approved retirement benefits for a number of trans servicemembers who are being forced out of the services. It's beyond shameful.
We're glad to see these servicemembers are suing for the benefits they deserve.
We're glad to see these servicemembers are suing for the benefits they deserve.
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Earlier this year, the Trump Admin revoked previously approved retirement benefits for a number of trans servicemembers who are being forced out of the services. It's beyond shameful.
We're glad to see these servicemembers are suing for the benefits they deserve.
We're glad to see these servicemembers are suing for the benefits they deserve.
Today marks the beginning of #TransAwarenessWeek!
To trans Americans everywhere: we see you, and we're fighting for you every day from the halls of Congress to protect your rights from Trump & the GOP's attacks.
To trans Americans everywhere: we see you, and we're fighting for you every day from the halls of Congress to protect your rights from Trump & the GOP's attacks.
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Today marks the beginning of #TransAwarenessWeek!
To trans Americans everywhere: we see you, and we're fighting for you every day from the halls of Congress to protect your rights from Trump & the GOP's attacks.
To trans Americans everywhere: we see you, and we're fighting for you every day from the halls of Congress to protect your rights from Trump & the GOP's attacks.
Under Trump's trans military ban, countless willing, qualified, & able-bodied servicemembers are being forced out of the military.
Today, we recognize and honor all those who have served our nation, including those who didn't want their service to end. #VeteransDay
Today, we recognize and honor all those who have served our nation, including those who didn't want their service to end. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Under Trump's trans military ban, countless willing, qualified, & able-bodied servicemembers are being forced out of the military.
Today, we recognize and honor all those who have served our nation, including those who didn't want their service to end. #VeteransDay
Today, we recognize and honor all those who have served our nation, including those who didn't want their service to end. #VeteransDay
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This is a victory for our LGBTQ+ neighbors and everyone in America.
Marriage equality will remain the law of the land, and I’ll never stop fighting to affirm that #LoveIsLove.
Marriage equality will remain the law of the land, and I’ll never stop fighting to affirm that #LoveIsLove.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This is a victory for our LGBTQ+ neighbors and everyone in America.
Marriage equality will remain the law of the land, and I’ll never stop fighting to affirm that #LoveIsLove.
Marriage equality will remain the law of the land, and I’ll never stop fighting to affirm that #LoveIsLove.
Reposted by Congressional Equality Caucus
The Supreme Court made the right decision not to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
Supreme Court declines to hear case on constitutionality of same-sex marriage
The Supreme Court on Monday morning turned down a request from Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky, to reconsider its 2015 decision recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex […]
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November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Supreme Court made the right decision not to hear a challenge to Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
As it should be, same-sex marriage will remain a constitutional right.
Reposted by Congressional Equality Caucus
This never should have been a question, but today the Supreme Court sent a powerful reminder that the right to love who you love isn't up for debate.
It is the law of the land.
It is the law of the land.
Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
This never should have been a question, but today the Supreme Court sent a powerful reminder that the right to love who you love isn't up for debate.
It is the law of the land.
It is the law of the land.
Reposted by Congressional Equality Caucus
Obergefell is settled law. Our Respect for Marriage Act codified it.
Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.
Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.
Supreme Court won't overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage https://cnn.it/4nGnEiN
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Obergefell is settled law. Our Respect for Marriage Act codified it.
Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.
Marriage equality is the law of the land. Period.
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I was proud to help pass the #RespectForMarriageAct in Congress to lock in protections for same-sex and interracial marriages nationwide.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.
Breaking News: The Supreme Court denied a request to consider overturning its landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage a decade ago. nyti.ms/3Ju2Ayd
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I was proud to help pass the #RespectForMarriageAct in Congress to lock in protections for same-sex and interracial marriages nationwide.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.
The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a challenge to marriage equality is welcome news, but there is still a long way to go.