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Catherine Cortez Masto's Public Statements on Issue: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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  • U.S. Senate (NV) - Sr, Democratic Senate Democratic Ranking Member Outreach Vice Chair

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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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06/21/2023 AS STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY STRIP AWAY LGBTQ+ RIGHTS, CORTEZ MASTO PUSHES URGENTLY NEEDED PROTECTIONS THROUGH THE EQUALITY ACT
02/01/2023 Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM
10/17/2022 Tweet - "I am honored to have earned a 100% rating on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard. I'm proud to stand up for the LGBTQ+ community and fight against discrimination."
10/07/2022 Tweet - "As my hometown of Las Vegas celebrates pride tonight, I want to recognize the LGBTQ+ community across Nevada for their strength, resilience, and contributions to our state. I'll continue to work to prevent discrimination and ensure equality for all Americans."
10/06/2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
07/14/2022 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner, Kaine Join Colleagues in Pressing VA Secretary to End Discrimination Against Same-Sex Spouses
06/28/2022 Tweet - "Over 50 years ago, riots over a police raid at the #Stonewall Inn spurred a gay rights movement that has transformed our country. Yet we still have more work to do to pass the Equality Act and protect rights for LGBTQ+ Americans. I stand with LGBTQ+ Nevadans in this fight."
06/26/2022 Tweet - "On this day 7 years ago, marriage equality became the law of the land. Today, that right could be at risk, and LGBTQ communities are facing rising levels of discrimination. I'll continue to stand up for every Americans' right to freely be who they are and marry who they love."
06/01/2022 Tweet - "Happy #PrideMonth Nevada! While we have made progress in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, there's still so much work to do. I'm going to continue to push for a more inclusive future."
12/09/2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS, Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
02/26/2021 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Civil Rights Bill to Protect LGBTQ Americans
12/02/2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Discrimination in Financial Services Industry
09/14/2020 Cortez Masto Cosponsors International Human Rights Defense Act
08/04/2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court
07/30/2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change
07/10/2020 Cortez Masto Hosts Call with Nevada Lgbtq Leaders, Urges Trump Administration to Rescind Anti-LGBTQ Policies
06/30/2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Harris, Murray, Colleagues to Barr: Reverse Anti-LGBTQ Position, Protect Transgender Workers from Discrimination
06/01/2020 Cortez Masto Honors Lgbtq Pride Month
05/26/2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Denounce HHS Proposal to Permit More Discrimination in Health Care, Weaken Protections
05/20/2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
05/20/2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
12/18/2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
10/31/2019 Cortez Masto Delivers Floor Remarks Opposing Appeals Court Nominee
10/28/2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights
03/13/2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Equality Act
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