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Rep. Takano introducing the Equality Act in the 119th Congress.

Takano Equality Act Intro 119

Reps. Emily Randall, Becca Balint, and Mark Takano

Co-Chairs Emily Randall, Becca Balint and Chair Mark Takano

Co-Chair Julie Johnson and Chair Mark Takano

Photo of Members of Congress at the Enrollment Ceremony for the Respect for Marriage Act

RMA Enrollment

Co-Chair Becca Balint delivering remarks at a press conference.

Becca DONS

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Photo of Leader Jeffries at Equality Act Press Conference

Leader Jeffries - Equality Act Presser

Pelosi Takano

09/23/2026

Members of Congress Demand Answers on Delayed Separation Pay Promised to Trans Troops Ousted by Trump

Following reporting that the Department of Defense has failed to pay the promised separation pay to some transgender servicemembers who were separated from the armed forces under Trump’s ban on transgender military service in a timely manner or, in some cases, at all, members of Congress today sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Hegseth to demand answers.

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