Judiciary - Gay Rights
Representative Waxman has fought hard to protect the rights of gays and lesbians and build safer, more tolerant communities. As a Vice Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, he is doing all he can to advance LGBT equality and is an original cosponsor of the following measures: Representative Waxman has been an original cosponsor of the Matthew Shepard Act since it was first introduced in 1999. This important legislation, which was signed into law at long last on October 28, 2009, expanded the federal definition of hate crimes to include crimes based on perceived religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability. This law will provide much-needed federal assistance to local law enforcement to more effectively identify, investigate, and prosecute hate crimes. Representative Waxman was the lead author of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act and has led congressional efforts to combat HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and abroad. Related Documents:
5.27.2010 - Speeches and Statements |