Welcome to the Website for the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus!

The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus was established in the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2008 by Co-Chairs Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Barney Frank (D-MA), along with Members of Congress who are strongly committed to achieving the full enjoyment of human rights for LGBT people in the U.S. and around the world. By serving as a resource for Members of Congress, their staff, and the public on LGBT issues, the Caucus will work toward the extension of equal rights, the repeal of discriminatory laws, the elimination of hate-motivated violence, and the improved health and well being for all regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.

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)