A More Just, Equitable and Inclusive Future
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Federal Advocacy
The Latest Updates
On the 50th Anniversary of Stonewall, HRC Celebrates Half a Century of Pride
50 years after the Stonewall Riots sparked the modern LGBTQ rights movement, HRC celebrates our community’s progress and looks to the fight ahead.
HRC Calls Upon the Senate to Reject Nielson Nomination
HRC issued the following statement in advance of the nomination of Howard C. Nielson, Jr. to the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah.
HISTORIC: U.S. House of Representatives Passes the Equality Act
By a vote of 236-173, a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation protecting LGBTQ people from discrimination throughout daily life.
Senators Must Reject Wendy Vitter, a Danger to Women, LGBTQ People and Communities of Color
HRC reiterated its call to the U.S. Senate to oppose the nomination of Wendy Vitter to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
SHAME: Trump-Pence Administration Declares Opposition to Equality Act
The LGBTQ community and all Americans deserve a president with the courage and decency to sign the Equality Act into law.
A Trans Nevadan is Sharing Her Harrowing Journey to Urge Congress to Pass the Equality Act
In the years since coming out as a transgender woman, Danielle Brown faced discrimination, harassment and even threats to her life -- but said the worst part was not being…
Mobilizing on the Ground for the Equality Act
HRC staff and volunteers are mobilizing in key congressional districts to build support for the Equality Act.
New Federal Rule Will Help People Living with HIV Afford Life-Saving Medication
CMS has finalized a new rule that allows people who rely on expensive non-generic prescription drugs to count toward their annual insurance deductible the charitable drug assistance they may be…
The Supreme Court to Hear Three Major LGBTQ Civil Rights Cases
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretarySCOTUS has granted cert to three cases in which LGBTQ rights are at stake; cases expected to be heard this fall.
HRC Responds to HHS Proposed Removal of Sexual Orientation Data Collection from Reporting System
Post submitted by Viet Tran (he/him/they/them), former HRC Press SecretaryHRC responded to the Trump-Pence administration’s latest attempt to undermine the rights and welfare of LGBTQ people.
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