10 years ago today, 49 lives were stolen in an act of senseless violence at #Pulse Nightclub.
As we remember the victims, many of whom were LGBTQI+ and Latine, we must all recommit to ending the epidemic of extremist violence so that all people may be free to live without fear.
Congressional Equality Caucus
In Congress, @pelosi.house.gov has been a champion for the LGBTQI+ community, from committing to the fight against AIDS in her first floor speech to passing numerous pro-equality bills into law. Her legacy is unmatched.
We're honored to have her as a member of our caucus!
Congressional Equality Caucus
Today, we remember the 49 lives stolen at Pulse Nightclub, an LGBTQI+ nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
Our members will continue working to end the epidemics of violence and hate so that no person ever has to live in fear of extremist violence like this ever again.
Today, tomorrow, always:
PROTECT TRANS KIDS.
🚨BAD RIDERS ALERT🚨
Republicans on the Appropriations Committee are marking up their Homeland Security appropriations bill for FY27—and they’ve added two anti-LGBTQI+ riders.
Here’s what you need to know:
Sec. 227 would ban funds for medically-necessary healthcare for transgender people.
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Sec. 543 creates a license for federal employees & organizations that receive federal funds to discriminate against LGBTQI+ people by restricting the government’s ability to enforce existing nondiscrimination laws and policies.
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