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June 25, 2026
House Republicans advanced two higher education bills Thursday that LGBTQ+ advocates warn would weaken campus nondiscrimination protections and allow student groups to exclude LGBTQ+ people while still receiving recognition, funding, and other benefits from public colleges and universities.
June 22, 2026
In response to the Federal Communications Commission request for comments about the TV Parental Guidelines, which asked if TV shows with transgender topics or characters should receive higher ratings or contain content warnings, Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39) and CEC Member and Energy and Commerce Committee member Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led 68 Members of Congress in submitting a letter opposing these efforts.
June 17, 2026
The Trump administration’s decision comes as first lady Melania Trump has made supporting foster children one of her main priorities during her husband’s second term
June 15, 2026
The New Jersey congressman joined volunteers at the Hudson Pride Center to refresh a prominent rainbow crosswalk before Jersey City Pride festivities.
June 12, 2026
In remembrance of the 49 lives taken at Pulse Nightclub, an LGBTQI+ club in Orlando, Florida, Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, released the following statement:
June 10, 2026
Democrats in the U.S. House on Wednesday called for greater protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing congressional Republican and Trump administration efforts to dissolve diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
June 4, 2026
After the House passed H.R. 8646, the Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027, which included two anti-LGBTQI+ riders, Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano released the following statement:
June 3, 2026
Congressman Mark Takano of California, who serves as the chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus and who is gay, sharply criticized Ogles.
June 1, 2026
In recognition of Pride Month, the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Equality Caucus and the leadership of the House Democratic Caucus released the following statements:
June 1, 2026
GOP hard-liners who promised voters they’d use their new majority in Washington to enact anti-trans legislation are increasingly frustrated their leaders don’t seem to share the same commitment.