Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Congressional Equality Caucus released the following statement in response to the Biden-Harris Administration releasing a Federal Evidence Agenda on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) Equity. This agenda, the first of its kind, provides a roadmap for federal agencies to ensure they are collecting data on the lives and experiences of LGBTQI+ people.

Today, the Congressional Equality Caucus formally announced its Co-Chairs for the 118th Congress.

Today, the Congressional Equality Caucus, formerly the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, announced Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) as its new Chair for the 118th Congress.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus released the following statement calling on Congressman-elect George Santos to step down from representing the Third Congressional District of New York for the 118th Congress.

As the 117th Congress nears its end, the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is celebrating the leadership of Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18). Rep. Maloney has served as Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus since 2013.

As the 117th Congress nears its end, the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus is celebrating the leadership of Congressman Mondaire Jones (NY-17). Rep. Jones has served as Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus since 2021.

Today, the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus released its Inaugural Report on The Condition of LGBTQ+ People in the United States. Spearheaded by Chair of the Equality Caucus Rep. David N. Cicilline (RI-01), the report summarizes data relating to the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in four key areas: Education, Economic Security, Health Care, and Housing. The report is intended to educate the public on the significant disparities LGBTQ+ people experience and serve as a benchmark by which the country can judge its progress on LGBTQ+ rights in the years to come.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Biden signed into law H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. With President Biden’s signature, the Respect for Marriage Act will immediately repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act and ensure critical protections for same-sex and interracial marriages at the federal level. This will be the first major LGBTQ+ civil rights bill signed into law since the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010.