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LGBT Equality Caucus Members at the Kick-off Press Conference from left to right: Niki Tsongas (D-MA), José Serrano (D-NY), Xavier Becerra (D-CA), Hilda Solis (D-CA), Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Lois Capps (D-CA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Mike Honda (D-CA), James McGovern (D-MA), Barney Frank (D-MA), Chris Shays (R-CT).

The LGBT Equality Caucus formation was announced on June 4, 2008, by openly gay representatives Tammy Baldwin and Barney Frank.[1][2] The caucus consists of 82 members of United States Congress (81 Democrats and 1 Republican)[3], and is co-chaired by Congress's three openly gay members: Representatives Tammy Baldwin, Barney Frank, and Jared Polis.

Mission

The mission of the caucus is to work for LGBT rights, the repeal of laws discriminatory against LGBT persons, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and improved health and well-being for all persons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. The caucus serves as a resource for Members of Congress, their staffs, and the public on LGBT issues. Unlike the Congressional Black Caucus, famous for admitting only black members, the LGBT Equality Caucus admits any member who is willing to advance LGBT rights, regardless of their sexual identity or orientation.

Membership

Co-chairpersons

Vice-chairpersons

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Members

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Former members

See also

References

  1. ^ "Baldwin Co-Chairs LGBT Equality Caucus: Goal is Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Americans, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, June 4, 2008,
  2. ^ "U.S. House Members Form First Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus", The Advocate, February 5, 2008, retrieved 2010-04-07
  3. ^ "LGBT Equality Caucus Membership List". 2010-04-07.
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