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Issue Position: LGBT Equality

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2020
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The Supreme Court's decision in June of 2015 to make marriage legal for all couples across the country was a huge step forward for true equality for the LGBT community in America. But the fight for equality continues, since a couple that is married today can still be fired tomorrow simply because of whom they love.

As vice chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, I strongly believe everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation, should be treated equally under the law. That's why I have fought to fully integrate all LGBT service members in the military and to ensure that LGBT families receive equal treatment in adoptions. I am also a strong supporter of the Equality Act, which would ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and sex.


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