Congressional Equality Caucus

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

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

🎉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 @EqualityCaucus]

🚨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!

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

90% of LGBTQI+ groups worldwide have lost funding since 2025, including those that work to provide HIV services, relocate LGBTQI+ refugees fleeing violence, & more.

These are the real impacts of Trump's illegal dismantling of USAID, cuts to foreign aid, & sabotaging of PEPFAR.

[Rep. Pramila Jayapal @RepJayapal]

Digging through private medical records to kick out trans servicemembers is a new low for this administration.

Our servicemembers’ identities have nothing to do with their ability to serve this country. Our troops and the trans community do not deserve this. https://t.co/5L5BPTLRzd

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

In the midst of an economically-disastrous war with Iran, Trump's DoD is burning precious staff resources & time on a witch hunt through troops' private medical records in order to force out trans servicemembers.

DoD continues to have the wrong priorities under Hegseth & Trump.

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

Trump's Department of Education censored critical data it had already collected on trans & nonbinary students, including instances of anti-trans harassment.

Erasing this data will make it harder to track violations of students' rights & put vulnerable students at greater risk.

[Rep. Nadler @RepJerryNadler]

In the face of cruel and relentless attacks against transgender people and the entire LGBTQ+ community, it is the duty of institutions and individuals to stand against hatred and fight for what is morally and legally just. I am deeply disappointed that Mount Sinai has struck a deal with the Trump administration, an administration which is violating the personal dignity and constitutionally guaranteed rights of transgender people across our country. I will continue to fight for our community members so they have the dignity and access to care all Americans deserve.

https://t.co/RMxRzJ0zNY

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

Labor Day is a reminder of the decades of hard-won progress we’ve secured for working Americans.

As the Trump Admin weaponizes the federal gov’t against LGBTQI+ workers, our members will continue fighting to protect the rights we’ve worked so hard to secure.

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

Gloria Steinem’s evolution on transgender rights proved again how our movement has always won by doing the work to change hearts & minds.

As we mourn her loss, we will keep her with us in spirit as we do the work to continue changing hearts & minds for the better.

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

Americans are having to choose between paying rent or buying groceries, but Mike Johnson doesn't care.

He just canceled 7 more voting days this month—bringing the total to *62* days canceled this Congress instead of working to make life more affordable for families.

[Rep. Nadler @RepJerryNadler]

Unabashed hatred for LGBTQI+ people and access to deadly weapons cost Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara their lives. This is a tragedy that deeply disturbs me, and my prayers go out to the victims' families and the LGBTQI+ community at large. It’s Congress’ job to do everything possible to prevent another horrific attack like this one by passing sensible gun reform and condemning hatred in all its forms.

https://t.co/EsByEJ8JDh

[Congresswoman Nikema Williams @RepNikema]

Welcome Congressman @EvertonBlairJr to the Georgia Delegation!

He is making history as the first openly LGBTQ+ Member of Congress to represent Georgia, and I’m looking forward to working with him to serve the people of Georgia.

The 13th District is lucky to have such an inspiring, mission-driven leader representing their voices.

[Robin Kelly @RepRobinKelly]

Welcome to Congress! Looking forward to working with you!

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

No one should ever have to live in fear because of who they are or who they love.

Our members are fighting to build a world where no one does—because LGBTQI+ people deserve safety.

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

Today, the House of Representatives welcomed its 13th openly-LGBTQI+ Member with Rep. Everton Blair being sworn in as the new Congressman for Georgia's 13th District! 🏳️‍🌈

Welcome to Congress, Rep. Blair!

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

In an unprecedented settlement, Trump's EEOC agreed to never again investigate certain businesses for discriminating against trans employees.

It is ILLEGAL to discriminate against trans employees—but this agreement shows *once again* how the EEOC has abandoned American workers.

[Rep. Adelita Grijalva @Rep_Grijalva]

I am disgusted and deeply saddened to learn of a targeted act of hate and the cold-blooded murder of two members of our LGBTQIA+ community, Vincent Siqueiros and Cameron Capara, at the Venture-N bar in Tucson last night.

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

Our hearts are with the friends & loved ones of the victims of this devastating attack outside a Tucson gay bar & with the Tucson LGBTQI+ community.

No one should fear violence because of who they are—and we're going to continue fighting to build a world where no one does.

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

Trump's trans military ban was cruel to begin with, but a chaotic implementation has amplified the pain it's causing.

At least a dozen trans troops eligible for severance funds never received them or were only paid reduced amounts—another broken promise by this cruel Admin.

[Rep. Rob Menendez @RepMenendez]

Proud to be with our LGBTQ+ community as we raised the Pride flag over @jerseycitynj City Hall! 🏳️‍🌈

As part of the @equalitycaucus, I’ll never stop fighting for a future where everyone can proudly and freely be their authentic self.

[Rep. Nadler @RepJerryNadler]

A federal court has, once again, rebuked the Trump administration’s weaponization of the justice system against LGBTQ+ people. This is a win for transgender people seeking healthcare in our city and sends a clear message to the Trump administration that we will never stop fighting against their illegal, hate-fueled attacks on our communities.

https://t.co/AY1VfEwYSI

[Congressional Equality Caucus @EqualityCaucus]

🎉GOOD NEWS🎉
A federal appeals court DENIED DOJ's latest attempt to access young trans peoples' private medical records from some NYC hospitals.

No parent should ever fear their kids' private medical records being turned over to the federal gov. This is an important win!