Serrano Receives 100% Score from Human Rights Campaign for Supporting LGBT Equality in Congress

Today, Congressman José E. Serrano (D-NY) received a 100% score from the Human Rights Campaign on their Congressional Scorecard for the 113th Congress. Serrano received the perfect score for his voting record in support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) equality legislation.

More details on the Human Rights Campaign 113th Congressional Scorecard can be accessed HERE.

"It is an honor to once again be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign with a perfect score on their Congressional scorecard," said Congressman Serrano. "We have been able to advance historic legislation for the LGBT community during the 113th Congress, and I am proud to be a part of these efforts by supporting every single legislation that seeks to expand LGBT equality. Unfortunately, many of these bills have not been able to move further in Congress and become laws mainly due to Republican obstruction. The scorecard clearly reflects this reality--a majority of Democrats in both chambers received a perfect score, while only two Republicans did."

"The scorecard also took into consideration members' support for marriage equality, which I support and strongly believe should be recognized at the federal level. Everyone in America should be free to marry the person they love regardless of where they live. Congress needs to come together to pass the Respect for Marriage Act and fully repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. That is the only way we will be able to guarantee that LGBT couples can marry and be recognized in every state.

"We have made great advances on this issue over the years, but we still have a long way to go. We can't give up until all LGBT Americans' constitutional and civil rights are respected under U.S. federal law. Love is love, and the gay community should not be discriminated against or prevented from pursuing their happiness through marriage if they so choose. I applaud the work of the Human Rights Campaign in support of gay rights and I look forward to continue supporting LGBT equality in Congress," Serrano added.

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