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Oct. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Frontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 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 Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 9, 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen. Ben Luján
June 16, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII Sen. Ben Luján
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's ruling is a hard-fought victory for justice and equality. Thanks to the work of tireless #LGBTQ advocates, you can no longer be fired over who you are or whom you love. We must keep fighting to protect #LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in all facets of life." Sen. Ben Luján
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "The #Pulse nightclub shooting was a horrifying act of gun violence that took the lives of 49 individuals celebrating Pride Month. We must honor their memory by continuing our efforts to #EndGunViolence and advocating for LGBTQ equality." Sen. Ben Luján
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize #PrideMonth, we acknowledge the hard-fought gains towards equality by LGTBQ individuals & reflect on the work still needed to achieve justice, especially for transgender women of color. This is a fight I will continue as an ally alongside the LGBTQ community." Sen. Ben Luján
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "More than 22 trans individuals have been killed this year. Black women are disproportionately targeted - with 91% of these murders perpetrated against black women. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm remembering these women & fighting for change." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 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 Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just gutted civil rights protections for transgender Americans and abortion patients -- a dangerous ruling that effectively discriminates against Americans seeking health care. There should be no room in our country for this type of discrimination." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019 As Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights cases, Udall and Heinrich support civil rights protections for workers Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Sen. Ben Luján
March 28, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's decision to ban individuals from serving in the military based solely on their gender identity is bigoted & wrong. This vote was an important signal that Congress will stand for the rights of all Americans, even if the commander-in-chief has abandoned them." Sen. Ben Luján
Oct. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Schneider Leads 100+ Democratic Members Urging Trump Administration to Reverse Decision to Deny Visas to Same-Sex Partners of Foreign Diplomats Sen. Ben Luján, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 20, 2018 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 13, 2018 Luján Statement on LGBTQ+ Pride Month Sen. Ben Luján
June 8, 2018 Heinrich Statement In Honor Of LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal Sen. Ben Luján, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - More Than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule Sen. Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Heinrich Backs Equal Rights For LGBTQ Community In U.S. Supreme Court Case Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2017 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Refund Equality Act To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Same-Sex Couples Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 5, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Concerns About Student Civil Rights Sen. Ben Luján, ...
June 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Harmful Actions on Civil Rights Protections, Enforcement Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 27, 2017 Celebrating LGBTQ Equality Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 9, 2017 Heinrich Recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Martin Heinrich
May 4, 2017 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Equality Act To Ban LGBTQ Discrimination Nationwide Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 29, 2016 Heinrich Joins Fights To Urge Court To Recognize Protections For LGBT Americans Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 24, 2016 Heinrich Welcomes Designation of First National Monument Honoring LGBT Rights Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 24, 2016 Lujan Statement Celebrating LGBT Pride Month Sen. Ben Luján
June 21, 2016 Letter to Robert Califf, MD, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration - End Discriminatory Blood Donation Ban Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2016 Heinrich Backs Legislation to Prevent Suspected Terrorists from Purchasing Guns and Explosives Sen. Martin Heinrich
June 12, 2016 Lujan Statement on Orlando Shooting Sen. Ben Luján
May 2, 2016 Letter to the Honorable John King, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Urge to Clarify Legal Protections for LGBT Students Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
March 23, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security - LGBT Immigrants Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 26, 2015 Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 26, 2015 Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
July 23, 2015 KOB Eyewitness News 4 - New Bill Aimed at Dishonorably Discharged Gay Veterans Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 22, 2015 Members Of NM Delegation Seek to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
June 26, 2015 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Support of Marriage Equality Sen. Ben Luján
June 26, 2015 Heinrich Lauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision To Expand Marriage Equality Nationwide Sen. Martin Heinrich
Date Title Politician
Oct. 3, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Melanie Frontes Rainer, Director of the Office for Civil Rights - Senator Baldwin and Colleagues Applaud Biden Admin Restoring Key Nondiscrimination Protections in Health Care, Push to Strengthen Proposal Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 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 Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 9, 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 19, 2020 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 18, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseDemocrats passed the #EqualityAct over a year ago, but the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is far from over. It's time for Senate Republicans to get to work and pass this legislation to ensure fairness and equality for all Americans -- regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen.Ben Luján
June 16, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2020 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Title VII Sen.Ben Luján
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's ruling is a hard-fought victory for justice and equality. Thanks to the work of tireless #LGBTQ advocates, you can no longer be fired over who you are or whom you love. We must keep fighting to protect #LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in all facets of life." Sen.Ben Luján
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "The #Pulse nightclub shooting was a horrifying act of gun violence that took the lives of 49 individuals celebrating Pride Month. We must honor their memory by continuing our efforts to #EndGunViolence and advocating for LGBTQ equality." Sen.Ben Luján
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize #PrideMonth, we acknowledge the hard-fought gains towards equality by LGTBQ individuals & reflect on the work still needed to achieve justice, especially for transgender women of color. This is a fight I will continue as an ally alongside the LGBTQ community." Sen.Ben Luján
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Quigley Leads House Letter Calling for End to Transgender Migrant Detention Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Rep. Nadler Sends Letter to ICE Demanding End of Transgender Migrant Detention Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Dec. 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "More than 22 trans individuals have been killed this year. Black women are disproportionately targeted - with 91% of these murders perpetrated against black women. This Transgender Day of Remembrance, I'm remembering these women & fighting for change." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 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 Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "BREAKING: A federal court just gutted civil rights protections for transgender Americans and abortion patients -- a dangerous ruling that effectively discriminates against Americans seeking health care. There should be no room in our country for this type of discrimination." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 9, 2019 As Supreme Court considers LGBTQ rights cases, Udall and Heinrich support civil rights protections for workers Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Sen.Ben Luján
March 28, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump's decision to ban individuals from serving in the military based solely on their gender identity is bigoted & wrong. This vote was an important signal that Congress will stand for the rights of all Americans, even if the commander-in-chief has abandoned them." Sen.Ben Luján
Oct. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Schneider Leads 100+ Democratic Members Urging Trump Administration to Reverse Decision to Deny Visas to Same-Sex Partners of Foreign Diplomats Sen.Ben Luján, ...
July 25, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 20, 2018 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Charles Schumer, Rep. Paul Ryan, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi - Drop Harmful Plan of Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 13, 2018 Luján Statement on LGBTQ+ Pride Month Sen.Ben Luján
June 8, 2018 Heinrich Statement In Honor Of LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 23, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal Sen.Ben Luján, ...
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 27, 2018 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - More Than 100 Democrats to Call on Department of Health and Human Services to Put Patients First and Withdraw Discriminatory Refusal of Care Rule Sen.Ben Luján, ...
Nov. 3, 2017 Heinrich Backs Equal Rights For LGBTQ Community In U.S. Supreme Court Case Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 28, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Urge Secretary Mattis not to Implement Transgender Ban Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 17, 2017 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Refund Equality Act To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Same-Sex Couples Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 5, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Concerns About Student Civil Rights Sen.Ben Luján, ...
June 27, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Harmful Actions on Civil Rights Protections, Enforcement Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 27, 2017 Celebrating LGBTQ Equality Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 9, 2017 Heinrich Recognizes LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Martin Heinrich
May 4, 2017 Udall, Heinrich Introduce Equality Act To Ban LGBTQ Discrimination Nationwide Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 29, 2016 Heinrich Joins Fights To Urge Court To Recognize Protections For LGBT Americans Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 24, 2016 Heinrich Welcomes Designation of First National Monument Honoring LGBT Rights Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 24, 2016 Lujan Statement Celebrating LGBT Pride Month Sen.Ben Luján
June 21, 2016 Letter to Robert Califf, MD, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration - End Discriminatory Blood Donation Ban Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 15, 2016 Heinrich Backs Legislation to Prevent Suspected Terrorists from Purchasing Guns and Explosives Sen.Martin Heinrich
June 12, 2016 Lujan Statement on Orlando Shooting Sen.Ben Luján
May 2, 2016 Letter to the Honorable John King, Secretary of the US Department of Education - Urge to Clarify Legal Protections for LGBT Students Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
March 23, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security - LGBT Immigrants Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 26, 2015 Letter to Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and Loretta Lynch, Attoney General - Lawmakers Call on Social Security Administration to Treat Same-Sex Marriages Equally Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
Oct. 26, 2015 Letter to Carolyn Colvin, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and Loretta Lynch, Attorney General - Implement Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decisions Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
July 23, 2015 KOB Eyewitness News 4 - New Bill Aimed at Dishonorably Discharged Gay Veterans Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 22, 2015 Members Of NM Delegation Seek to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
June 26, 2015 Lujan Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Support of Marriage Equality Sen.Ben Luján
June 26, 2015 Heinrich Lauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision To Expand Marriage Equality Nationwide Sen.Martin Heinrich
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